Guest guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 hello, after looking over the custard dessert recipe that was just reposted... i had a thought and would like to ask if anyone knew how southbeach looks upon sugar alcohols. i ask this because i just came off atkins... after doing it for about 2 years... and the last year i just went up and down the same 10 pounds... so with trepedation i came here. on sunday i finish induction.. and cannot BELIEVE that i have taken off 6 pounds.. of the 20 i need to lose. needless to say i am very very pleased... but my question is this... on atkins..i prepared a creme brulee almost identical to this, but i used erythritol (sugar alcohol) on top, which made the crisp sugary coating. i also enjoy baked goods with that and malitol... so... was very curious about southbeach opinion of these thanks in advance smiles from jodi in miami "A beautiful woman is the hell of the soul, the purgatory of the purse, and the paradise of the eyes." ~~ Fontenelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 So we can eat stuff with Sugar Alcohol in it as long as it doesn't go beyond the 70 calories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 I just did a search and here is what I found: The info below is from the SBD web site. The answer is from Dr. Agatston. Q: When I read food labels, I often see " sugar alcohols " listed. What are they, and are they South Beach Diet™-friendly? A: I'm happy to hear you're taking the initiative to read food labels and educate yourself. You'll be running into sugar alcohols quite a bit, because they are used in many sugar-free and low-carb products. Here's what you need to know about them: Sugar alcohols, which are derived from plant products, are used in foods to provide texture and a sweet flavor. Common sugar alcohols include maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol. You'll see them in mints, gum, candy, syrup, and the like, often with the words " sugar-free " or " no sugar added " on the labels. Sugar-free products that contain sugar alcohols are not calorie-free: Like sugar, sugar alcohols yield 4 calories per gram. The difference is that sugar alcohols evoke a low glycemic response. They are digested more slowly by the body and, therefore, do not cause rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Products that contain sugar alcohols have been incorporated into The South Beach Diet™under the " Sweet Treats " category. This is where you'll find items like no-sugar-added fudgesicles and Popsicles. Sweet Treats are restricted to 75 calories per day. As you know, The South Beach Diet™ is not a calorie-counting diet. The reason we restrict " Sweet Treats " is that excessive amounts of sugar alcohols can cause GI distress such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea. The 75- calorie limit will help make sure you don't overdo it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 I did another search: Erythritol Erythritol is a white crystalline powder that is odorless, with a clean sweet taste that is similar to sucrose. It is approximately 70% as sweet as sucrose and flows easily due to its non-hygroscopic character. Like other polyols, erythritol does not promote tooth decay and is safe for people with diabetes. However, erythritol's caloric value of 0.2 calories per gram and high digestive tolerance distinguishes it from some other polyols. It has approximately 7 to 13% the calories of other polyols and 5% the calories of sucrose. Because erythritol is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine and rapidly eliminated by the body within 24 hours, laxative side effects sometimes associated with excessive polyol consumption are unlikely when consuming erythritol containing foods. How much erythritol does your recipe call for? The only thing I can tell abt it is that it might have the laxative affect,lol. When I did my search I found a couple of post regarding this product and no one was told not to use, just to use with caution,lol. Hopefully someone here can answer you question for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2004 Report Share Posted July 16, 2004 Jodi, Where do you get erythritol and malitol? I’ve only seen them listed in finished products we can purchase. Joyce-Ohio Re: sugar alcohols hello, after looking over the custard dessert recipe that was just reposted... i had a thought and would like to ask if anyone knew how southbeach looks upon sugar alcohols. i ask this because i just came off atkins... after doing it for about 2 years... and the last year i just went up and down the same 10 pounds... so with trepedation i came here. on sunday i finish induction.. and cannot BELIEVE that i have taken off 6 pounds.. of the 20 i need to lose. needless to say i am very very pleased... but my question is this... on atkins..i prepared a creme brulee almost identical to this, but i used erythritol (sugar alcohol) on top, which made the crisp sugary coating. i also enjoy baked goods with that and malitol... so... was very curious about southbeach opinion of these thanks in advance smiles from jodi in miami " A beautiful woman is the hell of the soul, the purgatory of the purse, and the paradise of the eyes. " ~~ Fontenelle Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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