I buy the orbit sugar free gum, break the sticks in half, have a quick chew, and then spit it out. I cant 'chew' gum very well anyway, never could, it makes me gag, I just like the fresh feeling it gives.
Apparently chewing can make you hungry, it makes your tummy think food will be coming, or so my old CDC told me. However, it was her who said to do what I do with it!