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NewMe11

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« on: February 27, 2012, 01:25:10 PM »
Ok I've been on a mission for sweeteners I like. Can someone explain to me about erithytol? (I think I spelled that right lol) For example, it will say carbs 3 and below that erithytol 3...what does this mean??
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 02:19:55 PM »
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol so  Carbs - 3, Erythritol - 3 means zero net carbs.  Erythritol is more powdery than xylitol and not as sweet but some people tolerate it better than xylitol because it is a smaller molecule.

Sugar alcohols can be a mixed blessing.  Depending upon how you tolerate them, they can cause some intestinal distress and can be a factor in stalling your weight loss.  Everyone is different, but, in my opinion, you need to get the basics of low carb eating down and slowly add items with sugar alcohols.  That will allow your body to adjust and also give you a way to tell if the sugar alcohols slow or stall your weight loss.

Good luck.  You have a cheering section.
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 08:54:20 AM »
Andrea is correct.I think sugar alcohols are fine in  moderation.Sweets aren't a food group but a treat(yes doug I put it in writing!) but chocolate is a vegetable!! :D :D :D
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2012, 12:55:38 PM »
Quote from: umpa on February 28, 2012, 08:54:20 AM
... but chocolate is a vegetable!! :D :D :D

It's a "must have" staple around here! :D :D :D
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« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 09:55:06 AM »
You wanna see a woman get mean take away her chocolate! She will take you out! :D :D :D :D
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« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2012, 09:57:08 PM »
Quote from: umpa on February 28, 2012, 08:54:20 AM
but chocolate is a vegetable!! :D :D :D

Haha, Umpa! It does grow on a tree, so that's close enough for me.
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« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2012, 10:05:17 PM »
Boy, I wish I had a few more pounds off so I could eat some chocolate! Choooocolate!
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2012, 04:28:27 PM »
You're going to LOVE the FTS  ZERO sweetener. I've been using it everyday for a couple of weeks now...great stuff. You won't believe how nice a good squeeze of lemon or a teaspoon of REAL lemon juice from the bottle and just 1 or 2 drops in a large glass of water tastes...delish!
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« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2012, 04:50:05 PM »
Doug, you're such a tease!
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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2012, 10:46:04 AM »
yes he is! :D :D
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2012, 08:50:28 AM »
Quote from: Doug Varrieur on March 01, 2012, 04:28:27 PM
You won't believe how nice a good squeeze of lemon or a teaspoon of REAL lemon juice from the bottle and just 1 or 2 drops in a large glass of water tastes...delish!
Yep, the tasties sometimes are so simple!
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« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2012, 08:57:48 AM »
Welcome to the forum Wizzard!  8)
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« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2012, 08:59:42 AM »
Welcome to the FTS forum family WizzardOz!  Just looking at your forum name...might you be from Kansas??  Just wondering...it is my home state  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2012, 09:04:24 AM »
Welcome Wizzard! I am Umpa , Dougs wife if I can help you please ask. :) I have a column on the homepage called ask Umpa where i can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. Looking forward to getting to know you :)
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« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2012, 01:29:05 PM »
Welcome to the family, Wizzard! :) :) :) :) :) :)

You're right!... So many tasties we enjoy are very simple, yet yummy! ;D
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