Great article on how to count sugar alcohol

[jade]

Hey all,
My husband is a chemist. This morning I asked him if when we consume products containing sugar alcohol, do they count? He said yes and this is why. Sugar alcohol is a soluable. It takes water to break it down and yes it does go into your blood stream. Now it may not raise your blood sugar level but you are still consuming it and your body still records that consumption. So, if one is eating products that contain sugar alcohol (gum, candy etc.) then those carbs should be counting counted.

*Here is a great little article I found on this very issue.

http://www.countcarbs.com/advice/To_Count_or_Not_to_Count.htm

Be well-
jade :wave

[Elizellen]

Thank you for this excellent article Jade :hug

[jade]

Hey "Elizellen"

Thank you for this excellent article Jade :hug

You are quite welcome! I thought it was excellent and answered my question!

Be well-
jade :hug

[cleochatra]

Hi, jade, and thank you for the article. I never trusted those pesky sugar alcohols, and now this article lends some definite insight into those subconscious feelings of cynicism.

[jade]

Hey "cleochatra"!
You're quite welcome. I'm glad I found something that really took a look at sugar alcohol. I think that it could be really deceptive. For those of us who had a problem with those kind of treats in the past, eating them low carb just continues that habit.

Thanks for sharing!
Be well-
jade

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