The product you found sounds much, much better than the average gum. Some people will still take issue with some of the ingredients, but in general this is a much smarter choice than any common commercial gum. It appears to be based on a natural foundation, which is a great start.

Overall, to minimize health risks and to save money, I still recommend relinquishing all gum altogether.

Thank you for writing in and all the best on your health and wellness journey!

Thank you kindly for the feedback and your comment. I really take what I share seriously, so I am glad it is reflected in that way.

You are right on – knowledge is power; the more we educate ourselves and become aware of what we put into or onto our body, the better off we will be. And so yes, we do need to take our health back and influence into creation a society that serves the greater good of all.

I’ve been looking for a while for a gum that wouldn’t contains the chemical soup that is found in store-shelves chewing gum. I recently found a brand in a health-food store SPRY made by Xlear, US.
Ingredients: Xylitol, gum base, peppermint oil, vegetable glycerin, gum arabic.
They also states: Gluten-Free Non-GMO Sweetened with 100 % All-Natural Xylitol.
Can you guys give me your opinion as to this product ?
For those tempted to try it, know that compared to the commercials ones the Spry gum looses its taste more quickly. Therefore, you chew much less the leftover gum.
Thanks for all your comments !
Michelle

That is good news! I did chew gum a bit here and there, mostly in my teen years. I remember too when gum was still sweetened with sugar naturally and then it all switched to artificial sweeteners. I tried to find at least one variety without the toxic artificial stuff to no avail. So I just stopped chewing all gum. I ended up saving money and the best part, I totally don’t miss it, nor do I need it.

It is amazing what we make ourselves believe we “need” in our life, until we break the habit or activity or get rid of an item, etc… and find that we are not only fine without it, but often times even better!

Thank you for sharing your experience too!

Very true and great observation. Gum today, like most other things is nowhere close to the natural, and relatively harmless, fun substance it was 100, 50 or even 20 years ago. The artificial colors, sweeteners and ingredients are in one plain word “gross”. And many think it is no big deal, because they don’t swallow the gum, but many of these chemicals come out as we chew… proof is even on our tongue…. someone is swallowing those artificial substances.

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thanks for great article.

Your story sounds very similar to my journey. For a few years I tried to find at least one gum that didn’t include artificial sweeteners to no avail, so I stopped chewing all gum. I think it has been about 4 years for me and life has been great since. I don’t miss it one bit. It is amazing what we can get used to and think we can’t live without. Living without gum can be just as easy as living with gum – it all depends on the thoughts we choose to think. As they say, “change your thoughts, change your life…”

And your comments about labels and GMO are also very dear to my heart. I am glad you are taking proactive steps with your health and being accountable for your choices. It is always wonderful to hear stories like yours and know that people are changing their ways and not just accepting the status quo mindlessly.