sugar free jell-o?

[irwin46]

i thought i read we were not to have sugar free jell-o on induction but i was reading some of lindas induction menus and she had listed it, just wondered if that was true if ur craving something sweet, that sure would hit the spot.

[*Emma*]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

After 14 days you can try it and see if it stalls you, the only reason its a no is because it is sweetened with aspartame, which is a known staller!

[jayseebea]

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Hi, I have been having sugar free jello and double cream for dessert most evenings and i am down 9lbs and i am on day 9.

[*Emma*]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

That may be Jayseebea, but Dr A said to stay away from Aspartame during the first 14 days, therefore you are not completely following his plan.

[Bettestress]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

I avoid Aspartame like the plague, and I have no idea if I'm sensitive to it or not.

Are there any jello like desserts that are made with Splenda?

[*Emma*]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

Ive not seen any, but i'm in the UK, I believe some people make their own, could be worth a try?

[blue996]

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I too avoid aspartame. I find that it is a staller plus I can't stand it's taste.

[kate58]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

You can just buy sachets of gelatine and make your own jello, flavouring it with sugar free syrup or, later on, berry purees. I no longer make ordinary jello for kids - I use pure fruit purees (usually berries at the moment, the jello being about half water, half fruit) a little splenda and gelatine and they lap it up. Much better for them too.

The difference that my being on Atkins has made to the quality of the diet for everyone else in this house is nothing short of amazing!

[germensano]

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in this days i got hooked with the jell-0 , i dont feel any stall, but in the holydays i stall in 228 because all the sugar free chocolate with splenda that i ate, now im in 223 because i change the chocolate with the jell-0

[jayseebea]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

Hi Emma

thanks for responding, there is a big difference between what dr A says in his new diet and cook book and the new diet revolution. In the cook book it says that Aspartame is allowed on induction but in the other book it says no. I am trying to follow the plan but find this quite confusing!!!

10 days and down 11lbs!! Whoopeeeeeeee

[*Emma*]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

Congrats on your loss so far.

We follow DANDR 2002 edition, to the letter, no bars, shakes or any other sort of frankenfood that was created to make money.

Remember that the cookbook, plus many other books were created by Atkins Nutritionals, the company, not Dr A himself.

[daquix]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

Hi Emma

thanks for responding, there is a big difference between what dr A says in his new diet and cook book and the new diet revolution. In the cook book it says that Aspartame is allowed on induction but in the other book it says no. I am trying to follow the plan but find this quite confusing!!!

10 days and down 11lbs!! Whoopeeeeeeee

Really? Wow.

Edit: nevermind. just saw emma's post above.

[Mirya]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

We are allowed to have ASPARTAME but it can stall us. DR. Atkins says if we use those sweetners to be careful of them for this reason. He stated that he prefers splenda as it does not cause that problem which is why everyone says no. Then again it isn't on the acceptable foods list so who knows. When there is conflicting info. I make my own choice.

[Elizellen]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

And if you look at DANDR, Dr Atkins doesnt suggest anyone eats 'jello' at all but he does suggest

Gelatin dessert made with sucralose topped with whipped cream

as an occasional dessert - not an everyday treat.

So get hold of unsweetened gelatin (gelatine in UK) and make your own if you can.

[itsme12i]

Re: sugar free jell-o?

Belindas Sugar Free Gelatin is made with Splenda....