[ChileheadKen]

Hey IP peeps: when doing your daily carb counts, do you net out your carbs like I see on diet food packages or just use the total carb counts? I get worried since when I eat a 15 carb bar (so wish there was an unrestricted bar!!) because I'm in a meeting and can't mix a packet, and then have broccoli and cauliflower at around 15 carbs each for 2 cups, I'm already over 40 total carbs for the day.
Do I "net" out the fiber? Any other useful tips on carb counting with IP?Thanks!!!
Ken

[evepet]

Originally Posted by ChileheadKen

Hey IP peeps: when doing your daily carb counts, do you net out your carbs like I see on diet food packages or just use the total carb counts? I get worried since when I eat a 15 carb bar (so wish there was an unrestricted bar!!) because I'm in a meeting and can't mix a packet, and then have broccoli and cauliflower at around 15 carbs each for 2 cups, I'm already over 40 total carbs for the day.
Do I "net" out the fiber? Any other useful tips on carb counting with IP?Thanks!!!
Ken

It's net carbs that you're watching for. Definitely subtract the fiber count, as since it isn’t digested, it doesn’t “count” in the total carbohydrates you eat. It actually slows the digestion of the other carbs that you've eaten, helping to lessen their impact on your blood glucose.

I also deduct certain sugar alcohols. However, I learned earlier on in this dieting process that they are definitely not all created equal. I particularly watch out for maltitol and maltitol syrup now, as they are almost as high on the glycemic index as pure sucrose (sugar). But other sugar alcohols, like xylitol, mannitol, and erythritol are much lower. The link below goes to info about sugar alcohols and blood sugar, and includes a chart that lists all the sugar alcohols and where they rate on the glycemic index. It's useful info to be aware of.
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/wha...aralcohols.htm

[ChileheadKen]

Thanks for the great help, evepet!!! and thanks for the link. I'm checking it out now!!! So helpful! You're awesome! Thanks

[usmcvet]

I've never counted carbs on IP. Next meeting make a mocha or chocolate shake to have to sip.

[evepet]

Originally Posted by ChileheadKen

Hey IP peeps: when doing your daily carb counts, do you net out your carbs like I see on diet food packages or just use the total carb counts? I get worried since when I eat a 15 carb bar (so wish there was an unrestricted bar!!) because I'm in a meeting and can't mix a packet, and then have broccoli and cauliflower at around 15 carbs each for 2 cups, I'm already over 40 total carbs for the day.
Do I "net" out the fiber? Any other useful tips on carb counting with IP?Thanks!!!
Ken

It occurred to me that you might be interested in the series of educational videos that one clinic makes and sells to other clinics to be emailed daily out to their clients. I came across these earlier on and since I'm 'coachless' it did help clarify quite a few things for me.

This link below goes to a page that has the first 14 days of videos. If you go to Day 5, the clinic Doctor and coach are discussing 'Restricted & Unrestricted Ideal Protein Foods'... be sure and watch the second video on the page which is called 'Extra Credit' - the Doctor talks about dietary fiber, how it doesn't count towards total carb count as it isn't digested and 'passes through in bowel movement'. He refers to deducting dietary fiber carbs.

Here's the link: http://www.idealcoaching.tv/video-samples.html

[Blueskywyoming]

Originally Posted by evepet

It occurred to me that you might be interested in the series of educational videos that one clinic makes and sells to other clinics to be emailed daily out to their clients. I came across these earlier on and since I'm 'coachless' it did help clarify quite a few things for me.

This link below goes to a page that has the first 14 days of videos. If you go to Day 5, the clinic Doctor and coach are discussing 'Restricted & Unrestricted Ideal Protein Foods'... be sure and watch the second video on the page which is called 'Extra Credit' - the Doctor talks about dietary fiber, how it doesn't count towards total carb count as it isn't digested and 'passes through in bowel movement'. He refers to deducting dietary fiber carbs.

Here's the link: http://www.idealcoaching.tv/video-samples.html

Thanks for the link, I learned a few things.

[ChileheadKen]

thanks for the link!! I have a friend using another coach on IP that forwards me some ofthe videos, but I haven't seen these specifically. Thanks much!!!

[fourstubbs]

thanks for the link, these videos are very helpful!!!