Keto Diet & Chewing Gum

gaz_0001
gaz_0001 Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know if Sugar Free Chewing Gum is OK for Keto?

It looks like there are 0.69g Carbs in each gum, but is this 0.69g Carbs, if you chew it, or swallow it?

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  • volitans86
    volitans86 Posts: 3
    I'm going to guess its still 0.69g carbs. The enzymes that break down carbohydrates are highly concentrated in the saliva in your mouth. Best not risk it.
  • Lobster1987
    Lobster1987 Posts: 492 Member
    I chew the **** out of gum. I low carb...so not exactly "keto-diet"....but I would lose my mind if I didn't keep my mouth busy when I have carb cravings. It has gotten less and less though. I chew a lot of it when I "think" I'm hungry, if you know what I mean. It helps me keep my mind off of snacking for a while until I know I am really hungry for sure.

    For the keto-diet, I think if you chewed sugar-free gum occasionally, it shouldn't hurt.
  • SadFaerie
    SadFaerie Posts: 243 Member
    http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/sugar-alcohol.html

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