The author and her beloved bubblegum. Source: bjaffe/blogger We were a gum-chewing family. Mom loved gum, but because she had upper and lower dentures, she only managed to chew denture gum.

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Still ...