Re: Can we really just count net or usable carbs?

March 27, 2003

......there are probably a couple of things to consider. Technically I

do think they are OK carb wise. I do not dump on these kind of

bars/candy........and I would if the whole carb count was " real. " They are

also fine for my hubby who does " strict " Atkin's.......we both test with the

keto sticks and these items do not kick us out of ketosis. BUT, and here is

the big but (no pun intended)......what will they do to you mentally. I

have to avoid them for the most part because I find that they put me in the

" mode " of eating junk. They might not effect my blood sugars.....but they

do effect my mentality. Once I start to eat them I find it too easy to slip

over into the other junk................ P.

Can we really just count " net " or " usable " carbs?

> On the netrition website, under " very low carb " foods, I see alot of

> products with a higher carb count, but due to fiber content which

> they subtract from the carb count, it has a low " net " or " usable "

> carb value. What do you all think about this? Do these foods kick

> off carb cravings? Are they safe to eat when doing " low carb " ? I

> purchased some " low carb " cereal which has the following content:

>

> Total Carbs 15g** (net carbs 3)

> Dietary Fiber 12g

> Protein 14g

>

> ** ECC (omits carbohydrates that do not exert an effect on blood

> sugar and insulin such as fiber. Carbsense Hot Cereal is rich in

> fiber, so the Ecc is 15 (total carbs) minus 12 (fiber) equals 3.

>

> Opinions? Do you think this is an OK food to eat during my high

> protein carb detox? Or do even fiber carbs cause problems?

>

> BTW, on day 3 of detox, down 4 pounds, back in my size 8's. Whoopee!

>

> Thanks,

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March 27, 2003