Sugar Free Gum

[lmb]

Does anyone know if we are allowed sugar free gum or mints? I would like to be able to chew a piece and not sure if it would throw me off. The calorie counts on many of the sugar free things say >5 calories so it doesnt say 0. Does anyone know if we can and if so what is good brand to chose from that has 0 calories etc.

[MrsPeel]

Yes, you may have up to 5 pieces of sugar-free gum per day - no fruit flavors. It's actually on page 18 of the 1PD guide! I don't think you can have mints, though - moderators? Want to weigh in on mints??

[lmb]

Oh I do not see that in my guide at all. I re-read and only see that I can have 5 artificaly sweetners a day but it does not specificy gum. Do you think some are allowed and some are not? Any if the moderators weigh in - will you make sure to answer to the "less than 5 calories" that the packages say - does that count as sugar free as they are advertised?

[Hugentobler]

I think that everyone can have the sugar free gum. Try the brand called "5". The flavor of the gum last a long time and it's great to keep your mouth busy when there is tempting food around.

[Shasha]

{hi} there Everyone

YES, everyone is allowed sugar free gum, just like Mrs Peel {goodjob} said, PAGE 18 of your New Customer Guide - directly under sweeteners, the next heading after TEA.

You may have up to 5 pieces per day, you can have mint flavoured gum, but must avoid fruit flavourings of all kinds.

You can choose whichever brand you like - Amylynn's been kind enough to suggest: Try the brand called "5" and I recommend that you try this one if you can find it :flirt:

Please do NOT use sugar free MINTS while being on the program, Dr Cohen says that these are not allowed.

TIP on gum: When surrounded by tempting foods use the gum to distract yourself - for example, popcorn just does not seem to smell that good when you have nice fresh gum in your mouth :flirt: