@trystone: Chewing gum is the worst “treat” on the planet. It might seem harmless and minty fresh, but behind that chew is a wad made with synthetic rubber bases, plasticizers, and chemical sweeteners. Some formulations even use petroleum-derived ingredients similar to those found in car tires, and additives that can trace back to antifreeze compounds. Your body can’t digest it, so it just sits there, offering no nutrition and a load of artificial junk. Trendy? Yes. Tasty? Sure. But when it comes to what it’s made of, chewing gum is as bad as it gets.