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Chew no more

If you think Trident is your answer to weight loss, think again. Though prior research suggests that chewing gum can curb hunger, a recent Ohio State study published in the journal Eating Behaviors found that chewing minty gum may not be the silver bullet to consuming less calories. Researchers conducted two experiments. In the first, chewing gum had no influence on eating patterns except that participants ate less fruit. In the second, participants "consumed fewer meals, consumed more energy per meal, and had a lower nutrient adequacy ratio," according to the study.

Gum chewers, sorry to burst your bubble.