I am writing this article to ask some of the more experienced dieters both in time and culinary expertise.

I have read multiple articles recently that state the two following facts.

1. The Atkins replacement bars, shakes etc. have many more carbs than the packaging indicates and that although the carbs not counted are supposed to be superfluos they most often aren't and will affect dieters on anything but the maintenance stage.

2. The way splenda is created also causes superfluos carbs, from one to two a serving of beverage. . . which can also cause nastiness.

I understand that both the Atkins materials and the Splenda are considered occasional substitutes and should not be used frequently. . .

Why aren't there more effective items. . . My only experience with low-carb items ended disasterously. . .brownies. . .supposed to only have 4 carbs a serving. . . had one serving. . . blew my ketosis without even trying to.

Oh well

Thanks

Mike

Sugar addicts may have this response to the presence of anything sweet. Insulin kicks into gear, seratonin receptors sit bolt upright and the whole thing becomes part of the addiction cycle. Yep! Even though real sugar is not eaten.

You can use a combination of Splenda, Sugar Twin (Canadian version) and Stevia, or just Stevia and liquid Sugar Twin. But it's still sweet.

Karen