Need help figuring out Net Carbs!
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Need help figuring out Net Carbs!
| Wed, 11-05-2003 - 9:49am |
I am on day 3 of Phase 2 and loving life so much more now that I can have yogurt and sugar free Jello and popcorn! I now look at carbs on everything I buy. I could use some pointers in trying to determine what is concidered low carb.
Thanks,
Jessica
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I had to dig very deep for this answer, but I believe I've come up with a post that will do the trick, for all of us!
Maggie
"Success is a journey, not a destination"
Anyone else like to weigh in?
I am going to make that pumpkin puding someone posted about last week. I am so excited!
And I am STILL totally confused about Net carbs and how many carbs are concidered safe!!
Jessica
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I am STILL totally confused about Net carbs and how many carbs are considered safe!!
Jessica, the simple fact is that on SBD, carbs are safe and carbs are good.
Maggie
"Success is a journey, not a destination"
Here are a couple of previous posts on the subject. One is from Dr. Agatston about sugar alcohols:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=1285.1
The other is a board discussion on net carbs:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=599.1
One person said that she read that net carbs was a marketing gimmick with little scientific proof to back it up. I've emailed her regarding a source. Stacy (aka pelirroja_65), are you still reading this board?
The sooner you realize you don't count carbs on this plan and you choose from the approved list, the sooner you'll settle in and not sweat the numbers. Atkins count carbs, not South Beach. Look in the ingredients for whole grain whole wheat when looking into cereals and breads. The yogurt sugars are from lactose and fructose (milk and fruit sugars) which are lower on the glycemic index compared to table sugar.
Do some looking around at the sites others have offered and you'll feel better. I research and research a topic myself to make sure the facts are straight and credible.
alison
Jessica
120/113/108
Jessica
"The sooner you realize you don't count carbs on this plan and you choose from the approved list, the sooner you'll settle in and not sweat the numbers. Atkins count carbs, not South Beach."
I don't know about y'all, but it's the simplicity of the SBD that makes me breathe a sigh of relief, feel motivated, and to believe that I can make this a way of life.
Maggie
"Success is a journey, not a destination"
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