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Old Sun, Jan-25-04, 17:59
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And you also shouldn't be worried about getting "too many carbs" so that you cut out fiber from your diet. Fibers don't carry any energy, they pass through your body helping your bowel movements actually HELPING OUT with the weight loss process. Here's what Dr. Atkins said about fiber:

In fact, fiber actually slows the entry of glucose into the bloodstream. This, in turn, reduces the blood-sugar spikes that cause insulin production and encourage the body to produce and store body fat. And by slowing down food’s transit time in the digestive tract, fiber helps you feel full longer, resulting in fewer food cravings.

But that’s just the beginning. Fiber also:

* binds to cholesterol in the intestine, helping rid the body of it.
* absorbs and then eliminates bacterial toxins in the intestine.
* reduces the likelihood of getting diverticulitis.
* speeds the excretion of gallstone-promoting bile.
* supports the immune system by crowding out harmful bacteria in the colon.
* bulks up the stool and make it easier to pass.


http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-710297.html

So, count your NETcarbs, i.e. full carbs minus (indigestable) fiber and you'll be just fine.

If you're afraid of "hidden carbs" i.e. carbs not accounted for on food packages, just run it through the "Hidden Carbs Inspector" (found under "Low Carb Tools" in the orange bar on top of this page) instead of decreasing your daily carb intake, missing out on those good fibers.

/gil
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