Monday, 5 May 2014

About Low Carb Diets: 6 Foods With More Carb Than You Think

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From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets

 Do you ever think "well, it's low-carb so I can eat it?".  Most of us do.  But there are some foods which only have a little carbohydrate that can get people into trouble if they eat too much.  Plus, there are those "net carbs" and "impact carbs" in some low-carb manufactured products.  This week I focus on low-carb foods to be careful of.  Have a healthy week - Laura

6 Low-Carb Foods That are Not Free
There are lots of healthy low-carb foods that are fine to eat, but if people start thinking they can eat unlimited quantities of them they can get into trouble.  Here are 6 foods that are perfectly fine to eat, in moderation, but I have found to be problematic.  (My apologies for the photos not loading today; that will be corrected soon.)

What are Net Carbs?

Low-carb products can be helpful to us (my husband loves his low-carb tortillas).  But what can we make of it when the "net carbs" prominently featured on the front label of a low-carb product (e.g. protein bars) is different from the number on the back?  It's special ingredients that the manufacturers claim do not affect blood sugar.  Here are some of these ingredients, many of which cause variable blood sugar responses.

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What are Sugar Alcohols?
Sugar alcohols such as maltitol, sorbitol, and xylitol generally have a lower impact on blood glucose than sugar, but they can be tricky, and they are all different.  Here's info about them with a handy chart at the bottom.  See also:

Ready-Made Low-Carb Foods at the Supermarket
When traveling, or when you just need a quick meal, it's nice to know you can put something together without cooking, right from the supermarket.
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