Sugar Free gum question

[Forest]

So im finally quiting smokeing Yeahhhheeaaaaa lol

Now the gums i have are sugar free but both have carbs from sugar alcohols

one is 2g carb and one is 1g

do I need to count these in my daily carbs? Since they both have artificial sweetners do I need to count them in my daily sweetner count?

any advice would be great

thanx

[Thumper1616]

Re: Sugar Free gum question

I've given up the sugar free gum because a stick is just NOT worth 2 carbs to me.
I am hooked on Dentyne Fire Mints..... zero carbs and zero sugar alcohols and use sucralose as a sweetner.

[Richt]

Re: Sugar Free gum question

Forest, yes you do need to count them in your daily sweetener allowance. Personally, its something I have never had since I started Atkins, as I didnt want the gum / mintyness (if mintyness is a word) to give me the taste for sweet stuff again. But thats a divided subject, some people do chew, and some don't.

Rich

[julirama723]

Re: Sugar Free gum question

I chew in dire emergencies (like if I had a rather potent lunch and I don't want to breathe fire on my students) and make sure to count the carbs. Check the package--some gums list 1 piece as a serving, others list 2 pieces as a serving.

[Forest]

Re: Sugar Free gum question

Thanx guys


day one of no smoking down and not bad at all. Didnt even really need the gum.

Im going to get some swizzle sticks (little straws) to chew on

I KNOW they dont have any carbs

[Elizellen]

Re: Sugar Free gum question

Good going, Forest

[Scooterjam]

Re: Sugar Free gum question

'Swizzle Sticks' haha......good for you!!!!