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12-17-2012, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by benice
When figuring out carb couts for an alternative, do you subtract sugar alcohols? I'm thinking of using Detour bars with lower sugar. Here's the break down. Thanks for your help, in advance!
Total Carb 17g
Fiber = 2g
Sugars = 1g
Sugar Alcohol = 14g
Net carb = 1g??
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As a general rule, no. I believe there are some forms of sugar alcohols that are not digested or do not have as much of an effect on the body, but it is not true for all forms of sugar alcohols. And just as fair warning, sugar alcohols can frequently have...unpleasant effects on your GI system.
I would treat that bar you posted about as a restricted, and pay attention to if it gives you an upset stomach.
Last edited by scorbett1103; 12-17-2012 at 11:54 AM.
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12-17-2012, 01:13 PM
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Restart: 1/5/15
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SF, CA
Posts: 307
S/C/G: 212/199.2/140
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Thanks! They're advertising this as Neg 1g of carbs, so they must think these sugar alcohols are the ones that are not absorbed, but I think the bigger issue here might be the impact on my stomach!
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12-19-2012, 04:58 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 64
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Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for your posts, suggestions and discussions about alternatives. 
I just placed my first order with Nashua and Vitacost and the process was made much clearer and easier thanks to all that was noted on these threads.
An especially big thank you to Molly (Wingnut), Scorbett and Rainbow for such detailed accounts and recommendations. I took those to heart and ordered many of your favorites.
And Lisa32989, you'd be so proud of me! I went all the way back to the earlier Alternative threads dating back to 2010 and read EACH and EVERY post so I could find the answers to all my questions without repeating them here! It was a bit tricky and hard to follow because there were a few threads but I spent the time and gleaned lots of information from all you experienced alter-NATIVES 
Looking forward to my upcoming boxes....Christmas presents TO ME, FROM ME
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12-19-2012, 07:25 AM
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8/23/12 - 1/6/13
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 562
S/C/G: 170/140/135
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You've sure earned your stripes, Ablever! Enjoy some new variety. My fav is the choc or vanilla wafer that are the one bar. The wafers that are the 2 bars are too high carb for me, but oh so yummy!
Last edited by Fishette; 12-19-2012 at 07:25 AM.
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12-19-2012, 08:58 AM
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Feed Your Freedom
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Carolina Girl
Posts: 4,425
S/C/G: 399.8/362.0/224
Height: 5'8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ablever
Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for your posts, suggestions and discussions about alternatives.
I just placed my first order with Nashua and Vitacost and the process was made much clearer and easier thanks to all that was noted on these threads.
An especially big thank you to Molly (Wingnut), Scorbett and Rainbow for such detailed accounts and recommendations. I took those to heart and ordered many of your favorites.
And Lisa32989, you'd be so proud of me! I went all the way back to the earlier Alternative threads dating back to 2010 and read EACH and EVERY post so I could find the answers to all my questions without repeating them here! It was a bit tricky and hard to follow because there were a few threads but I spent the time and gleaned lots of information from all you experienced alter-NATIVES
Looking forward to my upcoming boxes....Christmas presents TO ME, FROM ME
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i love it!!! christmas presents from ME to ME!!! awesome!!!!! you did exactly the same thing i did when i first came here....it was worth reading through the thread!! way to go!! can't wait to hear about your goodies and what YOU like!!!
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12-19-2012, 09:01 AM
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Reboot 9/2014
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Location: Massachusetts
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Glad to have helped ablever! Enjoy your new treats!!
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12-19-2012, 10:12 AM
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Restart: 1/5/15
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ablever
And Lisa32989, you'd be so proud of me! I went all the way back to the earlier Alternative threads dating back to 2010 and read EACH and EVERY post so I could find the answers to all my questions without repeating them here! It was a bit tricky and hard to follow because there were a few threads but I spent the time and gleaned lots of information from all you experienced alter-NATIVES
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Nice work! I'm sure Lisa will be proud!!! I always think of her when I ask a dumb question that I'm sure is somewhere in these horrible to search threads that I have ZERO patience for  . You are a TROOPER for getting through them!
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12-20-2012, 11:38 AM
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Started IP 4/4/2012
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Central Connecticut
Posts: 252
S/C/G: 267.8/150/150
Height: 5'5'
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Originally Posted by Nolawhodatchick
Thank you! And WOW, that's a lot of fat! Reminds me of the recent posts with garlic and how its such a huge no-no (except used sparingly as a spice)!
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Can you tell me what's wrong with garlic or where these posts are? I searched for "garlic" but there's a lot of them out there.
Thanks.
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12-20-2012, 05:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 83
S/C/G: HW 175/140/125
Height: 5'5
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Can someone please send me the link of where i can find the alternatives thread? I am on IP week 3 and its really getting expensive and would like to switch to alternatives as well. I would really appreciate the link to the thread.
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12-20-2012, 05:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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This is the alternatives thread. Have you read thru the whole thing?
There is good info here, including some links to previous alt threads
Good luck!
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12-20-2012, 07:32 PM
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Reboot 9/2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynnie63
Can you tell me what's wrong with garlic or where these posts are? I searched for "garlic" but there's a lot of them out there.
Thanks.
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There's nothing wrong with garlic when you are talking about using a couple of cloves in a recipe that serves a few people, the concentration is small enough that it counts just as a seasoning/spice.
The question came up before about eating whole garlic as a veggie. 1 cup of garlic has 203 calories and 45g carbs, that's where it gets problematic
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12-20-2012, 07:43 PM
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Started IP 12/6/12
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 653
S/C/G: 174/137/134
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Originally Posted by scorbett1103
The question came up before about eating whole garlic as a veggie. 1 cup of garlic has 203 calories and 45g carbs, that's where it gets problematic |
 !!!! I would think that would be problematic from more than one standpoint! 
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12-21-2012, 01:14 PM
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#58
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Hello, everyone!
Wondering if anyone wants to do the refer-a-friend with me on dietdirect. I'm about to place my first order and noticed that if someone who has already purchased from them refers me, we each get $10. So if you're interested, PM me.
If you'd like to share your tried and true favorites on the site, that would be welcomed and appreciated, too
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12-21-2012, 09:14 PM
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#59
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I spent about 1/2 an hour reading to find this info that I know is out there, but gave up. What can I buy to replace the chocolate drink mix (for hot chocolate) and caramel crunch protien bars. These are my favorites from IP but since I'm hoping to not go back to my coach I need alternatives!
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