Chewing burns how many calories

The heart rates, walking speeds and distances traveled as well as energy expenditure of every participant were all measured, the study says. What the researchers found through monitoring the participants was that those who chewed gum saw a few changes across factors. Heart rate changes and heart rates while the participants were walking "significantly increased" for those that actually chewed gum, the study found.

For men over the age of 40, the benefits were even greater. The gum-chewing participants in that age group saw walking distance, walking speeds, steps and energy all increase, according to the study. By Markham Heid. Get our Health Newsletter. Sign up to receive the latest health and science news, plus answers to wellness questions and expert tips.

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Please try again later. Check here if you would like to receive subscription offers and other promotions via email from TIME group companies. You can unsubscribe at any time. Similarly, a study published in the same journal concluded that people who chew gum after lunch consumed an average of 36 fewer calories at snack time than those who didn't chew gum, and that gum chewers have fewer cravings for sugary foods.

Studies on the benefits of chewing gum tend to be small and few studies exist -- and although some of them are promising -- science has yet to reach a consensus as to whether or not chewing gum is a good tool for calorie control or weight management.

People who chew gum don't consume fewer total calories per day, according to a study published in the journal Eating Behaviors. Rather, they eat fewer meals a day and simply consume a higher number of calories at each meal.

The same study also concludes that gum chewers tend to consume fewer nutritious foods than non-chewers, and that people who chew mint gum are less likely to eat fruit, because the minty aftertaste makes eating fruit less appealing. The uncontested benefit of gum lies in what it can do for your mouth -- provided you chew the sugarless variety. Because chewing stimulates your salivary glands, popping a piece of gum in your mouth after eating can help you generate enough saliva to wash away the acids your plaque bacteria produce when the bacteria breaks down food.

The American Dental Association advocates chewing gum for 20 minutes after eating to help protect against tooth decay. Gum made with xylitol is the probably the best option — the natural-sugar alcohol helps prevent cavity-causing bacteria from clinging to your teeth. Comments 0. Top Stories. Russia may be 'looking to move further' into Ukraine, its foreign minister warns Nov 11, PM. Frustration, defiance in village to be abandoned to the sea Nov 11, PM.