Net Carbs vs. Net Effective Carbs – Marketing Hype
In the next video of the “How to” Atkins low carb videos, I discuss the issue of “net carbs” vs. “net impact carbs” (or “net effective carbs”). Net impact carbs is found throughout the marketplace as vendors are lobbying for the low carb market. I define net carbs as strictly as possible for me, which is grams of Total Carbohydrates minus grams of Fiber. The marketers would rather have you believe that the Sugar Alcohols do not count.
The reality is that they do count in more ways than one. Not only do they count from 25-75% as much Sugar, they also have some pretty negative side effects. They have been shown to cause both gas and diarhea in a number of people. This is due to them not being digested before the large intestines, which leads to the bloating. You might be among the fortunate few that are not as gastric affected by sugar alcohols. Your brain might hamper your weight loss efforts with a cephalic insulin reaction.
Thanks for all your comments and subscriptions. Here are some relevent links:
# http://www.mendosa.com/netcarbs.htm
# http://health.howstuffworks.com/lo-carbing3.htm
# http://thelanguageguy.blogspot.com/2006/04/great-net-carbs-scam.html
# http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/betteru35.htm
# http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/products.htm
# http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6731
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Great video and I …
Great video and I look forward to your next one. Hey if you get a chance, stop by my channel and check out what I have going on. Let me know when you have something up
Sorry, I like …
Sorry, I like flavor not filling.
im glad you ask its …
im glad you ask its unprocessed and it feels you up etc. broccoli yuck
Why would I want to …
Why would I want to do that when I can eat a steak and broccoli with cheese?
just eat dirt has …
just eat dirt has no carbs
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the reply. Thats about what i’ve been paying also…but i don’t have a local grocer that carries them.When ordering on-line I get jacked on shipping(about $100 mo.).
I’ll GOOGLE your advice on the flour, and post back with any low-carb culinary breakthroughs… lol! Thanks again, you’re dooing people a great service.
Sorry I have never …
Sorry I have never seen it. The Shirataki noodles I purchase are $1.89 per package either at my local asian or regular grocer. That isn’t way out of order, but not having to pay shipping saves a lot.
As for the flour, look for glucomannan or konjac flour, and konjacfoods sells the a pound for $19.
I’ve tried the …
I’ve tried the shirataki noodles…pretty good. Pretty expen$ive also. Been looking for shirataki root flour, but cant seem to find it(if it’s even available).Any idea where to find it?
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the comments… It is definitely a YMMV thing. I am typically someone who would rather eat food less processed than more, so Dreamfields is very rare occurrence for me. There are so many other ways to enjoy that pasta experience — shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash, faux rice, etc.
Re: Dream Fields …
Re: Dream Fields pasta. I’ve noticed many people react differently it terms of blood sugar spikes and stalling weight loss. I would suggest poeple considering adding it to their diet should closly moniter their blood sugar levels in conjunction with Ketosis strips, to see how it affects you.
P.S. Love your videos.
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thanks for all the info.you look great keep up the good work.
I hate very mad …
I hate very mad experiences with thouse little surger alchole candies,i gave them up.
I also expeirenced problems with diet soda’s it seems the citric acid can also cause this problem…I found actually physillium husk helped regulate me
That makes a lot of …
That makes a lot of sense.
My problem is that …
My problem is that personally they seemed like crutch or too much like my former way of eating. For me if I have a portion control problem, I would rather have it with something like nuts than SF Chocolate. If you can handle the portion control problem and the GI problems don’t bother you, you can certainly try them.
Anything (convenience or treat food) that was going to possibly derail me I ate with a high degree of evaluation. It just wasn’t worth it.
Sugar free candy …
Sugar free candy isn’t all that bad. I’d know I’d rather feel guilty having too many sugar-free chocolates than too many regular chocolates. My sister would have constipation problems, and the chocolates helped here where many other remedies wouldn’t. Still not something to eat if you have plans for the day.
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Thank you very much =D
Thanks for your …
Thanks for your comments. I am glad people find the videos helpful.
Zero net carbs for both since both are sweetened by liquid aspartame (no fillers). I prefer Splenda sweetened drinks just because of aspartame taste and some people’s negative reaction (stall) to it. If it doesn’t affect you, feel free to drink it (up to 3 cans or servings per day).
Hello! You are such …
o! You are such a inspiration! I am on atkins nutritional approach. I would like to ask you how much net carbs coca-cola diet has?And coca-cola zero? I been trying to find this answer, but I still didn’t have any sucess. I really would apreciate if you answered me. I would like to drink a glass of coca-cola diet once in awhile as a treat. =D
Keep up the good work of helping people taking their life back!
Very interesting.
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Very interesting.
JR
Thanks buddy!
Thanks buddy!
I now subtract only …
I now subtract only fiber and nothing else.
very, very helpful. …
very, very helpful…thank you
and your a ing …
and your a ing jagoff!
Dennismillerclone, …
Dennismillerclone, eh? Noted: Humor and wit are not genetic. Dennis Miller is *funny*.