i thought i remember reading somewhere (and now i can't find it) about being able to eat sugar free preserves, but i don't remember if it's ok for phase 1 or not, considering the no fruit rule. i bought some sugar free strawberry preserves today because they were on sale...but when can i eat them, if at all?
thanks in advance.
Last edited by dreamingescape; 05-24-2004 at 08:11 PM.
Actually, I just looked in the GF,GC book and he says to avoid "fruit spreads, 100% fruit". That's a shame! I bet it is because of the reduction in fiber and nutrients when you make jam.
Nope, not at all. The GF,GC book lists all the foods as they would be in general. Hard to describe, but basically he is saying that even in Phase 3, you should avoid the jam. However, he says we should take the way our body responds to the food in consideration, and go by that more than by the rules. So try it in Phase 2 if you want. See if you continue to lose, and if not, maybe save it for a Phase 3 sometimes treat.
darn...so i bought the preserves and nobody will eat them. i still think i'll have them when i get to phase 2 (like a PB&J sandwich) and see if it halts my weight loss. who knows. i don't want to be missing out on all the foods i enjoy!
sugar free preserves - phase 1?
Ellis, you are so forboding! 
