Are sugar alcohols (like in sugar free candies) OK on a low carb/ zero carb diet?

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Depends on what you mean by "OK" In general, the sugar alcohols in foods do not count towards the "net carbs" that most low-carb diets are having you count, so you could eat as much as you want. The sugar alcohols are really digested by the body more like alcohol than sugar, and so don't trigger a insulin rise. However, in practicality, the body really doesn't digest them well at all, so they tend to cause gastronomical distress, like diarhea.So, if you really did eat as much as you wanted, then you would probably end up in the bathroom alot.

So, you should probably consider sugar-free candies an occasional sweet-tasting treat on the diet, instead of as a substitute for regular sugar candy. Sources: my memory of readings on the Atkin's diet .

As far as I know If you look at ANY ARKINS product(aka: the bars/snacks) they all have sugar alcohol. I do not nelieve in Low carb dieting and what on earth is ZERO carb? There are two kinds of carbs SIMPLE:candy, ice cream, donuts etc and COMPLEX(beans, rice, pasta) You NEED carbs not only for PROPER brain function each day but also BOWEL MOVEMENTS.

Also if you are on a low carb diet YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY(as with most diet fads) However YOU WILL GAIN ALL OF IT BACK+MORE as soon as you begin to eat normally----you cannot do low carb forever you can seriously &^%$ up your health, kidneys, liver & nervous system. I have NEVER met anyone who did Atkins and kept the weight off for any longer than 2 years....I'm sure theres someone out there who has surpassed that but they are quite rare. BTW out of my 100's of diets I did bewteen 9 and 25 years old....I did ATKINS at age 123 and it was horrible......If you want a reasonable diet that will help you keep off the weight forever...Choose the GI diet....not only a lot of food, and choices, but its one you can incorporate into your days forever.

I try to stay away from sugar so if I do eat a bar, or cookies etc...I only eat the sugar free.....not too many...because you will end up in the bathroom..... Sources: Lost over 200 lbs & kept it off for 25 years WITHOUT GASTRIC BYPASS buffee's Recommendations The Low GI Diet Revolution: The Definitive Science-Based Weight Loss Plan Amazon List Price: $15.95 Used from: $1.25 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 7 reviews) The Low GI Diet Cookbook: 100 Simple, Delicious Smart-Carb Recipes-The Proven Way to Lose Weight and Eat for Lifelong Health (Glucose Revolution) Amazon List Price: $19.95 Used from: $9.28 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 18 reviews) The GI Diet Cookbook: More Than 100 Low Glycemic-Index Recipes for Healthy Weight Loss Amazon List Price: $18.95 Used from: $4.77 Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) The Gi Diet Pocket Guide Amazon List Price: $10.35 Used from: $0.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) .

Alcohol" is a molecule that breaks down into carbon dioxide and sugars, which are carbohydrates. Thus we see that "sugar ________" is not "sugar-free. " They are very different items, and we can see the difference in their linguistic construction..

3 I know this is not the answer to your question, but please keep in mind that your body *needs* carbs! Any diet that advocates "zero carbs" is dangerous. Take a look at the South Beach Diet, if you haven't already-- it does limit carbs, but also differentiates between the "good" or healthy carbs, and the "bad" or unhealthy carbs.

Kat .

I know this is not the answer to your question, but please keep in mind that your body *needs* carbs! Any diet that advocates "zero carbs" is dangerous. Take a look at the South Beach Diet, if you haven't already-- it does limit carbs, but also differentiates between the "good" or healthy carbs, and the "bad" or unhealthy carbs.Kat.

Thanks. " "What's the true deal behind diet and zero-carb drinks?" "I weigh 122 and would like to get down to 113 by following a low carb diet. How many carbs can I have per day?

" "wat can you eat on low carb diet to keep you in ketosis" "How long should it take to get one's blood sugar down after they start following a controlled-carb, low GI diet?" "Does anyone know where I can find stevia sweetened soy-free protein powder and bars that are also low carb?

At regular stores or health food stores?Thanks.

I weigh 122 and would like to get down to 113 by following a low carb diet. How many carbs can I have per day?

Wat can you eat on low carb diet to keep you in ketosis.

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