pop ice

[pdueck]

Can I have a product called "Pop ice" it's a freezie made with splenda , it says no sugar and 0 carbs. Is it safe on induction? the lady at the carb store says it is.

[2big4mysize]

Re: pop ice

look at all the ingredients and if they are a part of your induction aceptable foods lists foods then you can. remember induction is a time to kick your sweets habits and learn to eat real food to feed your hunger not new low carb junk foods to replace the old high carb ones.

happy low carbing

[Moochiecat]

Re: pop ice

I think the lady at the low carb store would tell you the bag you bring your stuff home in is ok for Atkins if it means she'll make a buck off of it.

As 2big says, remember that if it ain't on the Acceptable Foods list, then don't eat it.

[pdueck]

Re: pop ice

oh pooh, i need something cool to drink in the summer besides water.

[Laurenfra]

Re: pop ice

Remember if you decide it is ok to drink, you cannot count it in your water cound for the day.

[Moochiecat]

Re: pop ice

You can put a piece of lemon or cucumber in your water if you want to switch it up a bit and still have it count as water. Or you can make decaf herbal tea and drink that...but remember that only water counts as water.
Iced decaf coffee is really good as well. Be mindful of your 3 sweetener limit a day though if you are indulging in these drinks.

[Peytonn]

Re: pop ice

DIET RITE!!!! white grape or tangerine.....

pour a can over a HUGE class of ice, and it waters down...... so it's at least a LITTLE bit good for you...

[pdueck]

Re: pop ice

am i allowed to have diet rite? people have been saying.. if it's not on the induction list then it's not acceptable.

[Elizellen]

Re: pop ice

If it is sweetened with splenda and all of its listed ingredients are allowed (no fruit juice etc) then it is allowed BUT you are only allowed a total of 3 servings of sweetener each day. Therefore you need to look on the bottle/can to see how many servings it says it contains to see how much of the bottle you are allowed in one day.

Another BUT to consider - many of us find it better to stop using sweetener - even splenda - to starve that sugarmonster and make sweet cravings go away during induction. Eat a highfat snack instead of succumbing to sweet cravings and your body will thank you further along the Atkins journey and you will no longer need 'artificial sugary treats'.

Also - only plain water counts as part of your quota of water - any sweetened drinks must not be counted but be treated as extras.

[Susan33]

Re: pop ice

I hear everyone talking about Diet Rite, where do you get this from?

[pdueck]

Re: pop ice

can I have this then? mr freeze with splenda? I cant stand diet rite pop.

Daily Value Per 20ml Serving
Effective Carb Count 0.1 g
Energy 6 cal
Protein 0g
Fat 0g
Totatal Carbohyrate 1.4g
Sorbitol 1.3g
Sucralose 25mg
Sodium 20mg
Potassium 0mg

[Elizellen]

Re: pop ice

That Mr Freeze also contains 1.3 g of sugar alcohols as well as the smaller amount of splenda (sucralose).
Before you decide to eat the sorbitol (SA) take a look at the two FAQs on sugar alcohols to make your decision and decide if you are going to count those self-styled 'non-impact carbs' or not.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6780
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6731
Oh - and be close to a toilet in case the SA rushes through your system!!