Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 In a message dated 3/31/04 7:06:40 AM Central Standard Time, sjmadewell1@... writes: > > It almost seems a little deceptive that they give you the impression that > they are PERFECT for diabetics... but they really aren't. > > But as with all things, I guess it depends on what your body will tolerate. > Mine don't tolerate it very well. I can eat ONE and do fine... but I cannot > eat JUST ONE. LOL > > As with everything,you should consume the reduced fat and sugar free candies,cookies etc with moderation. This has been years ago now, but Oprah had a show about nutrition,food labels verses reality etc and she said that when they first started coming out with the low fat/reduced sugar cookies, etc she would get a bag and just pig out on them instead of sticking with the suggested serving size,not realizing that they still have pretty much the same amout of calories as regular cookies. My point is that when you are trying to lose weight or watch carbs,I agree that it's wise to have candies etc only every once in a while as a treat, no matter that they are sugar free,reduced carb, etc. ~*~ Vicky ~*~ Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. NOTE: This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed and may contain confidential or other legally privileged information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by email, delete and destroy this message and its attachments. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 S ugar is in those candies somehow I bet. I don't tolerate those candies very well or for that matter anything that has an alternative sugar. It upsets my stomach. I bought Doctor's DietRite Sugar-Free bars and it has sugar alcohol in place of sugar. High in carbs, 2.5g, and too good some of them, especially the smores. My dietician said, " Eat what you have and don't order any more! " LOL I won't. Sheri It almost seems a little deceptive that they give you the impression that they are PERFECT for diabetics... but they really aren't. Shirley Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 Nowawadys being a diabetic doesn't mean you have to eliminate sugar from your diet. Sure, we all have to eat it sparingly, diabetic or not. There's no need to eat a sugar free candy. Mostly what affects your blood glucose is carbs. If a SF candy has 5 carbs and so does a regular, eat the regular. It's all about moderation. You can still drink regualr soda, eat cake, you just have to count carbs! > S ugar is in those candies somehow I bet. I don't tolerate those candies > very well or for that matter anything that has an alternative sugar. It > upsets my stomach. I bought Doctor's DietRite Sugar-Free bars and it has > sugar alcohol in place of sugar. High in carbs, 2.5g, and too good some of > them, especially the smores. My dietician said, " Eat what you have and don't > order any more! " LOL I won't. > > Sheri > > > > > It almost seems a little deceptive that they give you the impression that > they are PERFECT for diabetics... but they really aren't. > > > Shirley Jean > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 That's because of the gylcemic index of the different foods. Get a glycemic index guide and it will help you make better choices on what will raise your sugar more quickly and what wont. Thisngs like proceessed bread is the worst for you. Bananas and pineapple are also bad. The rule of thumb is eat dark not light foods. Brown rice vs. white rice whole grain bread vs. white bread red grapes vs. green grapes > In a message dated 3/31/2004 8:58:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, > sueluvcin@h... writes: > You can still drink regualr soda, eat > cake, you just have to count carbs! > > Counting carbs does not work for me. For instance, I can eat a cup of > yogurt, around 15 carbs, and my bg's will go up. When I want yogurt, I eat 1/2 of a > cup. My favorite way to eat yogurt is mixing it with cottage cheese and a > small amount of Good Friends cereal. I can eat an apple, no problem, but I > can't eat 1/3 of a banana without bg's going up. I cannot eat but one slice of > the 7 carb bread, otherwise bg's will be in the high 130's. I can eat 2 slices > of my homemade bread and bg's are below 120. > > However, I can eat a banana, cup of yogurt, almost anything I want, if I do > some type of exercise after eating. Yesterday for lunch I had grilled chicken > breast with salsa, cheese and jalapeno peppers (delicious), medium baked > potato and 1/2 of a roll. Less than 2 hours later, bg's were 92. I was walking in > the mall, walking up the escalator instead of riding. > > I know what I can and cannot eat, I don't have to measure anything. But, > this will not work for everyone. > > hugs > Eunice > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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