chewing gum

Sugar-free gum can improve oral health, reduce bad breath, and even aid smoking cessation- plus when chewing too much can cause jaw pain and headaches.

A new study finds that chewing gum while walking helps accelerate weight loss by increasing walking speed and heart rate, engaging muscles, and burning the most calories.

The obligation to make a blessing doesn't depend on eating or tasting, but rather on the enjoyment of the palate. Since one who chews gum experiences sweetness and derives pleasure from it, it is clear that a blessing is required.