mrs sandy r 152 Posted November 10, 2012 Does anyone eat sugar free candy? Just curious , if the sugar alcohol in the candy counts as grams of sugar? Not sure if I should try it or not? What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted November 10, 2012 I eat it. The sugar alcohol doesnt count. But be careful!!! It can be hard to digest. It can give you gas & has a laxative affect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs sandy r 152 Posted November 10, 2012 Good to know, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianaE 128 Posted November 11, 2012 it is great ot have when you need that sweet tooth satisified. I understand though it is best if we try to not let that sweet tooth develop again if possible.. I am curious to see how succesful I will be in that area. Sweets and carbs were my nemisis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey's Mom 7 Posted November 11, 2012 OMG Wish I saw this post yesterday. I had 2 sugar free hard candies about 2hours apart and encountered the "laxative effect". Wont eat any of those again!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs sandy r 152 Posted November 11, 2012 Yes sweets use to be my weakness , but I haven't had any sweets since the surgery , 6 weeks ago , but I crave it. It's hard , but guess I could do without, idk , maybe just a piece of chocolate here & there , lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted November 11, 2012 For me, it's my one treat that I enjoy and doesn't led me down a path of eating more. I happen to really like the way Atkins bars taste, so I allow myself one a day. Now if I were to eat Pasta or potatoes, then I'd be in trouble with cravings. I'm 3 months out and it's really been this past month that i've been able to see what works for me and what doesn't. Yummy Protein bars w real sugar sent me down a path of craving carbs for a week. That was NOT fun!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FDclerical 318 Posted November 11, 2012 i am so happy that my NUT put sugar free candy on the list. i am enjoying it and it helps with nausea. in moderation of course and its crazy because when i swallow i get full but i like it because it doesnt leave that nasty sugar flem on your teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FDclerical 318 Posted November 11, 2012 i am so happy that my NUT put sugar free candy on the list. i am enjoying it and it helps with nausea. in moderation of course and its crazy because when i swallow i get full but i like it because it doesnt leave that nasty sugar flem on your teeth. oh yeah i am only allowed SF hard candy havent experimented w/ chocolates and stuff too soon too scared lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted November 11, 2012 You might use flavored calcium chews. They are king of like candy as they come in caramel, chocolate, strawberry and other flavors. I eat 6 a day to meet my Calcium requirements and enjoy them because of the yummy caramel flavor. Only a few calories each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
