Atkins Bars - Quick Question

[jsminer]

I noticed that the Atkins Advantage Chocolate Peanut Bar (2.1 oz) says it has only 2 grams of net carbs, and is acceptable for all phases of Atkins.

My question: the label says each bars contains:

22 grams carbohydrate
10 grams dietary fiber
1 gram sugar
No sugar alcohols
18 grams protein

Given the above data, how do they come up with on 2 grams of net carbs? I get 12 grams net carbs (carbs - dietary fiber). What am I missing here?

Jeff

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Atkins Bars - Quick Question

It's the glycerine in the bar ... which isn't allowed by law to be listed in the nutritional label, so simple math of total carbs minus fiber minus sugar alcohols doesn't really work.

I wouldn't advise having these on Induction, either.

And as you know, peanuts are not an Induction food.

[imagood1]

Re: Atkins Bars - Quick Question

The Atkins company is in the business of making money -- not making us healthy. As J said nuts are not induction food and sugar alcohols aren't a good thing either. We don't promote using the shakes or bars during induction and ONLY IN EMERGENCY when you get further up the rungs.

We follow the 2002 Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution book - the last edition Dr. Atkins was involved with before his death. There are other forums who follow the Atkins website way of eating.

There are the foods listed on the acceptable food list and eat a variety of foods and vegetables. (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs) http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html.

Good luck, however you decide to follow the Atkins WOE.