Tue, Jul-16-02, 13:40
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Plan: Ketogenic
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Progress: 100%
Location: Vancouver
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Atkins says to subtract sugar alcohols but why wouldn't he? He's selling the bars.
The mysterious thing is that if they are not protein or fat, where do they fit into the grand nutritional scheme of things?
Many people experience stalls because of sugar alcohols in LC bars. They have a glycemic impact, just like sugar. In fact in some individuals, artificial sweeteners do the same thing. Then, there are others who are just fine with them.
The only way to know is to observe your reactions. If eating one makes you want one regularly or causes weight loss to stop, you probably should avoid them.
There is a good article on sugar alcohols under Low Carb Tips at the top of the page.
Karen
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