Zero Sugar or Zero Carbs? HELP!!!!
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Zero Sugar or Zero Carbs? HELP!!!!
| Mon, 11-10-2003 - 2:05am |
Im New! Its my 3rd day and I am having a hard time looking for zero sugar Ricotta or cottage cheese in the store. Does it really have to be 0 gm sugar? Most are low fat and reduced calorie but still has at least 1-2 gm of sugar in it. I read the sugarfree jello pudding but has also 8 gms of carbohydrates in it. How strict is phase 1?
I heard whipped cream is okay (is that true?)but I see 2 gm sugar in it too. Please help!!! Is there really a zero fat, zero sugar peanut butter or cheese out there? I found it difficult to eat snacks coz I dont know how strict phase 1 can be.....Kris
I heard whipped cream is okay (is that true?)but I see 2 gm sugar in it too. Please help!!! Is there really a zero fat, zero sugar peanut butter or cheese out there? I found it difficult to eat snacks coz I dont know how strict phase 1 can be.....Kris

I hope this helps a little. The book is a little bit vague and takes some running over. I kinda wish it had a "Just do this" check list or something that was more organized. The ladies here are very helpful so just scan the discussion boards and I'm sure a lot of your questions will be answered. Good luck. We're here for you.
Angel
I'll try to help as much as I can, but there are others who are far better versed than I.
1. Peanut butter - From my experience, my store doesn't have sugar free peanut butter. I get the All Natural Ground Right In the Store type. It's just peanuts and salt. Smuckers make a great all natural as well.
2. Ricotta and Cottage cheese, if I am not mistaken, have naturally accuring sugars in the form of lactose. Use a lower fat version of both (polly-o makes a great ricotta). I've seen people post about not liking eggs, and using cottage cheese as a breakfast as well.
3. On phase 1, the object is reduce and squash most if not all of the cravings and detox (some say it took a little longer than phase 1) you system. Dairy, expect specified on the "foods to enjoy" list are not allowed until phase 2. So, the sugar free pudding isn't allowed, but jello is the wiggly form is great!
4. There is a thread on this board under Recipies and another under general discussion giving all kids of snack ideas. Go to the search bar at the top of this page, and type in snacks. It will show you the threads... hopefully. Great snacks I have found are motzy sticks, jello, celery and peanut butter, 1oz cheese and pickles are great too.
If you stick to things, you'll do just fine. Take care.
Ria
Hi, and welcome!
Maggie
"Success is a journey, not a destination"
If it is on the foods to eat list --- it is okay. It is impossible to have a diet that is virtually sugar free. What you want to stay away from is foods that have added sugar
that wreak havoc on your system.
Good luck
Ellen
I knew I have read the foods to be avoided but again it was a good reminder that I cant have soymilk as well.....Kris