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kepotak
kepotak Posts: 10 Member
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Soooo...I discovered that sugar free chewing gum has carbs...Do you count this in your daily count?

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  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    Sugar alcohols or other carbs? Some people count sugar alcohols, some people don't.

    I don't count them because I don't feel like they have an effect on me. But some people are VERY sensitive.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Yes, I do count it in my daily carbs mainly because at least during the week, I chew gum. But as @samantha pointed out above, it's really a personal choice so whatever works for you.
  • LINIA
    LINIA Posts: 1,159 Member
    Haven't been recording them in my food diary ... Now wondering if I should be, esp since some days it's more than one or two pieces of sugar free gum. Those carbs add up.
  • Becca211H
    Becca211H Posts: 24 Member
    I quit chewing gum about a year ago. I was chewing so much I am certain the carbs were adding up. It makes keto-breath fun though! NOT!
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    There have been discussions about chewing gum for people with bile/limited bile production... Because when you chew and saliva is produced, your stomach also starts dumping in bile/digestive fluids, but no food comes to use it up... I used to chew more and now I don't find myself doing it much, due to just natural course of things, not any specific attempts. Does anyone else have that issue? For me, that would mean I might end up with heartburn if I chewed gum mid-day or late if I had an extra fatty dinner...
  • Panda_Poptarts
    Panda_Poptarts Posts: 971 Member
    I prefer sugar free / low carb (less than 1g) Altoids minis. I imagine I'd log the gum if I chewed it.
  • kimmydear
    kimmydear Posts: 298 Member
    Oh no, I had no idea. I chew gum quite a bit because my breath is gross. I guess I will start counting it though.
  • tigakai
    tigakai Posts: 23 Member
    I love gum, it helps me keep from snacking. Due to the carbs I keep them counted and don't go over board- one piece for each between meal space, between breakfast and lunch for example. Since I chew gum instead of food I figure that even an extra piece or two is better than whatever I would have eaten!
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    I chew gum to help with my dry mouth from a couple meds. It hasn't affected anything. Ketostix showing ketones.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Yes, I count it. The lowest carb gum I'm found is this:

    http://www2.netrition.com/xlear_spry_gum.html

    Fwiw, It comes in 4 flavors and contains 0.75 carbs per piece.

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