I plan little low carb "indulgences" once a month. I still do have the occasional sweet tooth, and I was wondering if sugar-free candy is ok to munch on. Any help is appreciated.

Stacy

Hiya

Please don't eat sugar free candy as it is high in carbs reason being it has hidden sugar (don't know their names) about three different kinds. If you must have something sweet a lot of people here have carbolite chocolate, you can buy it online or in a shop near you(sounds like an advert on tv). Some people swear by it others think it has hidden carbs , but after two squares the bitter aftertaste makes you feel you have had enough. (it tastes good while you are eating)yum. I eat it all the time and it doesn't stop my weight loss. If you fancy another sweet thing sugar free jelly (jelatine) and cream is delicious also.
Hope this helps

bys scotlass

Some 'sugar free' products are made with either sugar alcohols or aritificial sweeteners ; and all have their potential problems. Artificial sweeteners (splenda, aspartame, saccharine etc) can cause a rise in insulin and make you crave the 'real thing'. Sugar alcohols, while touted as not being 'carbs' can cause people to react as though they were carbs, many diabetics have insulin reactions after eating sugar alcohols. Also, they are partially undigestible by your body and can have a somewhat laxative effect; never eat more than the recommended serving if you do indulge.

Replacing sugar with either of these is simply replacing one addiction with another; the idea behind LC Is to kick the carb habit and heal your insulin resistance. Whether sugar free anything is ok to munch on depends entirely on you; how it effects you and why you want / need it.

Of course as in all things moderation is key.

HTH
Nat