A recipe of waxes or rubber and plastic derivatives, combined with sweeteners, flavorings, and preservatives, these ingredients are what make chewing gum what it is. They're also what prevents the ...

If you cut 50 calories a day or so by chewing gum, then make another small lifestyle change -- like switching from 2% to 1% milk or taking the stairs at work -- you can easily cut 100 calories a day.