Sugar Alcohol

[mcherder 13]

Any advice or thoughts on the use of sugar alcohol, especially those Protein Bars that claims those net carbs vs sugar alcohol and Fiber subtractions from the the total carb count. I am looking for additional Protein support to meet my 60 grams per day.

Thanks!

[Hawk7775 54]

I am no expert. I used to be big into Atkins though and as far as I understand it sugar alcohol does not have the same effect on blood sugar that regular sugar does. I did however find that if I ate too much of it like in the sugar free candies I felt sick to my stomach and didn't lose as much weight as I did without consuming them. It was probably the calories though. On my pre-op diet I was required to buy shakes and bars from my program. The bars has sugar alcohol. They tasted good, helped me lose weight and didn't make me sick.

[Forsythia 882]

The reason why you can subtract those from the net carb count is because sugar alcohols are low glycemic, much like fiber can also be subtracted. Quest bars are good and have 20 g of Protein. They are high in fiber and low in carbs. Some people say they can trigger them to want candy/cookies etc though because they totally taste like Cookies and apple pie and the like. I like to use bars as a Protein boost post workout. Sometimes I have half a bar before my workout since I go to the gym during dinner hour, then the other half after.

[Forsythia 882]

I am no expert. I used to be big into Atkins though and as far as I understand it sugar alcohol does not have the same effect on blood sugar that regular sugar does. I did however find that if I ate too much of it like in the sugar free candies I felt sick to my stomach and didn't lose as much weight as I did without consuming them. It was probably the calories though. On my pre-op diet I was required to buy shakes and bars from my program. The bars has sugar alcohol. They tasted good, helped me lose weight and didn't make me sick.

Oh, some sugar alcohols like malatol can have a bad digestive effect on people. If you ever want a giggle read the reviews on Amazon.com for Haribo sugar free Gummy bears.

[mcherder 13]

Thank you so much for the insightful information. This help immensely.

[TEXASLADY52 264]

There was another girl on here tried it after I recommended it and she loved it. She stated that she contacted the company and they sent her samples....you might try and see if you can get a sample???