When I decided to try to change my diet to be more clean and healthy. I thought I would just cook more meals on my own. Buy more natural foods, and really just try to avoid all those yucky chemical additives that are in a lot of processed foods. It seemed simple enough. And, in a lot of ways it has been easy, but in other ways I've failed miserably!
There are just so many things that I didn't plan for; things that I really like that can't just be made on my own.
Like, gum...I can't just go whip up a batch of gum in the kitchen!
But, I like gum! I like chewing it after a meal because it freshens my breath. I like chewing it in the middle of the day because it helps keep me from snacking. And, chewing gum is just fun!
Did you know that chewing gum actually burns calories? It does! It burns about 11 calories/per hour. Okay, so it's not a lot, but when you work a desk job like me, you need every extra calorie burn you can get!
So, when PÜR gum contacted me to try their gum, I was super excited to do so. PÜR Gum is vegan, gluten-free, non-gmo, nut-free, diabetic friendly and dairy free. And, it is completely Aspartame free!Now, I can chew gum without feeling guilty about all the chemical additives!
PÜR uses Xylitol, a natural sweetener found in many fruits and vegetables. It's actually good for your teeth, stabilizes insulin and hormone levels, promotes good health and has none of the negative side effects of white sugar or artificial sweeteners.
PÜR sent me all 4 flavors of their gum, peppermint, spearmint, Pomegranate-Mint, and Wintergreen. They all taste good, and I really couldn't tell that they don't have sugar in them. I could tell that it doesn't have aspartame, because it doesn't have any funny aftertaste. The gum doesn't stay soft for quite as long as some other gums, but because it is natural and doesn't have all those horrible chemicals in it; it's a trade-off I'm willing to make. My favorite flavor is the Pomegranate-mint. It has a nice mild fruit flavor with a nice clean mint. I think with all the flavors my mouth was left feeling very clean, and I like that.
PÜR gum is definitely a good option for people with dietary restrictions, or if you're like me, and you just want to put more of the right things in your body.
PÜR gum can be purchased at Amazon
disclosure: This product was provided for the purposes of the review. All opinions expressed are my own. This article may contain affiliate links.
I had no idea gum really burns calories. That was the excuse I used when I was younger to enjoy my gum frequently - but I had no idea it was true! You know, you should have told us the bigger picture on calorie burning. I just did the math and if someone chews gum for 10 hours a day, 365 days a year that is over FORTY THOUSAND calories at the end of the year!
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Victoria
Mommy's Playbook
What? You don't whip up your own batch of gum in the kitchen? I've been making my own gum for year. Just kidding! You're so right though. We put a lot of thought into what we eat, but if you are a frequent gum chewer it's important to give more thought to that also.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see some alternative gum products for those trying to eat clean. Very informative.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! And the pomegranate mint sounds awesome.
ReplyDeletePomegranate yummy!!! I enjoy gum as well never thought about it burning calories!
ReplyDeleteThis is on my to try list for sure. I don't like aspartame at all..it makes me all gaggy...and xylitol gives me no issues. I need to pick some up...and burn some calories, too:)
ReplyDeleteI have tried this brand and really like it. I chew gum often (it really helped with my morning sickness this pregnancy) and feel better knowing it's not chocked full of harmful chemicals.
ReplyDeletei haven't heard of a vegan gum- but knownig a few friends who are vegan, i'm sharing this with them
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this! I've really been wanting to try it.
ReplyDeleteI like gum after a meal too! I also enjoy it as a way of preventing a snack binge from happening. I'll have to try this brand though!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love gum but always wanted something natural
ReplyDeleteI have seen PUR gum coupons on the Common Kindness sight before, but never thought about trying it. I chew gum because of the fresh breath benefits. I will have to be on the look out for PUR.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big gum chewer. But I've heard that it's good to have the kids chew sugarless gum after a meal if they can't brush their teeth right away.
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