[jackie Obrian]

Hi,

I went out xmas shopping and felt so out of source that I was that close to cheating. I didn't want a set back so went into the nearest drug store and got the atkins day break bars that say they are fine for all phases (i'm on induction).

I know they affect everyone different and may stall people but in my desperate state it was the best I get where I was without cheaing and knocking myself out of ketoss for 2-3 days.

So my question is, how on earth are they calculating the net carbs-here is what the box says:

Calories 150
Total fat 7g, sat fat 5g, trans fat 0g
Total carb 16g, dietary fibre 8g, sugars 0g, sugar alcohols 1g
Protein 12 g

They say 1g net carbs in each bar, I thought net carbs were carb - fibre so this would actually be 8g net carbs not 1?

Can anyone shed any light? I'll be disappointed if atkins have pulled a fast one!

Thanks

[ATTILAGLIC]

What they're doing is subtracting the glycerine (it's in the ingredient list) but not calling it a sugar alcohol (which it is). That's how they get 2 or 3 net grams of carb in each bar. Very misleading, IMHO. If they subtract carbs because they're sugar alcohols they should then put those carbs on the label that way... there are 6 grams of SA that they're not accounting for on the label. Not right, not fair but within the scope of advertising laws.

Now, not all sugar alcohols effect all people the same way. Some diabetics will tell you that they DO effect their blood sugar, the way regular sugar does, just not as much (seems about half). Some people count half the sugar alcohol carbs to be safe.

Since you don't make these a regular snack and you used it in an "emergency" I wouldn't stress about it. If you notice an increase in your desire for more... or for other carby foods... take that into consideration and maybe avoid these. You'll have to figure out how/if they effect your body.

Tril