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shay1771

03-17-2011 08:26 PM

splenda plus fiber

Just wondering, the splenda i just bought is "plus fiber", it says 1g carb, and 1g fiber.
Does this sound right? Would you still count the 1g carb? Thanks

JustJ280

03-17-2011 08:40 PM

I've been wondering the same thing! In my research, it's always said to get the 'net carbs' to subtract the fiber from the carbs. Does it happen to say what the other ingredients are? As in, the bulking agent? In regular Splenda, it's maltodextrin. I was wondering if in the one with fiber if it is FOS/inulin. Either way, according to the rules, should be zero. Sweeteners are the one thing though that I've been curious about. I use Stevia so not sure if that counts for anything. But I do know that I've been using it, not counting it, and it so far has had no effect. I use the Sweetleaf brand. I wonder if the new book mentions all these new types and brands of sweeteners?

abluvion

03-18-2011 10:27 PM

I have the splenda with fiber, and I still count it as 1g carb. I shouldn't be over-indulging in sweetened items anyhow, and counting that carb helps keep me accountable.

Also, the box says it's 1g of "soluble" fiber... I thought we only get to subtract insoluble (indigestible) fiber. Or do I have that backwards?

JerseyGyrl

03-19-2011 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abluvion (Post 3764941)

I have the splenda with fiber, and I still count it as 1g carb. I shouldn't be over-indulging in sweetened items anyhow, and counting that carb helps keep me accountable.

Also, the box says it's 1g of "soluble" fiber... I thought we only get to subtract insoluble (indigestible) fiber. Or do I have that backwards?

You are correct, Atkins permits subtracting insoluble (indigestible) fiber only.
Each packet of Splenda (with fiber or without), should be counted as 1 carb. Atkins limits sweetener to 3 packets per day.

JustJ280

03-19-2011 10:21 AM

Thanks Jersey! I didn't have the packet, so I wasn't sure. lol Do you happen to know about the natural sweeteners like Stevia?

shelle58704

03-20-2011 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJ280 (Post 3765370)

Thanks Jersey! I didn't have the packet, so I wasn't sure. lol Do you happen to know about the natural sweeteners like Stevia?

If I recall correctly it's still counted as one carb per packet of any approved no-cal sweetener. Limited to 3 per day.

JustJ280

03-21-2011 02:49 PM

I'm not sure... because with Stevia, it's actually not a man made sweetener and with the Splenda, it is and has a 'bulker' unless you buy liquid. I don't use much, but I do know that the Sweetleaf that I use says 0 carbs, and about 0.5 fiber. BUT, it only has Stevia and Inulin in it -- no other chemical bulkers. It's just so confusing! But I am in OWL right now so my carb count is under 40 and it hasn't seemed to bother me so I guess I shouldn't worry. I was just wondering if it was addressed in any of the new books -- I literally have the old version! lol

bettyboop56

05-09-2011 09:05 AM

I was wondering the same thing about stevia. I use it but can switch if I have to.

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