SF Candy......lets talk about it....yes

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Registered: 06-28-2003
SF Candy......lets talk about it....yes
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Sun, 07-16-2006 - 2:05pm

or no? I just found out that I can eat the sugar free candy and not tell the difference from the candy with sugar.Which is very exciting as I see sugar exiting my life. What are the guidelines for this? The pepermint patties are out of this world!!!!

Thanks!

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 07-16-2006 - 2:44pm
Sugar-free candy is fine to enjoy. It gets counted towards your 100 calorie sweet treat limit. However, I would advise you to proceed with caution. These types of treats are known to cause severe tummy upset.

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Registered: 06-28-2003
Sun, 07-16-2006 - 5:29pm

Boy, you weren't kidding about that.................

It was fun while it lasted.

Thanks!

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Registered: 06-14-2006
Sun, 07-16-2006 - 5:57pm
I have a diabetic aunt, and we got her some sugar-free Jelly Bellys for a gift one year. She could only have 4 of these at a time because any more than that, and it would actually start to increase her glucose. At least she's able to enjoy a few now and again, but if sugary things are a trigger for you, I would advise caution on sugar free candies for the above reason.
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Registered: 04-10-2003
Mon, 07-17-2006 - 6:36am

For a special occasion my DH gives me a small box. All is okay if you eat just one a day.

Sally

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Mon, 07-17-2006 - 11:07am

When I read your peppermint pattie comment, I thought, "Oh boy - I hope she didn't eat more than one!"

I ate 2 patties when I first found them, and I was amazed at how good they tasted. Fast forward a few hours, and I'm clearing out a room with the worst gas I've ever had in my life. If you've ever seen the Disney Lion King movie....my kids were calling me Pumbah. It was awful. My tummy really hurt, too.

I like the Werther's Original sugar-free candies. I can have one or two of those in a day and they do not hurt my tummy. More than that, and I'm sure I'd be in trouble.

Laurie in OH
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Mon, 07-17-2006 - 12:55pm
I had 3 and thought I was going to die later that day with the same problems you were having! I love wearthers though, so I'll try them. But maybe only one to start off with! LOL