Xylitol????

[KellySmith]

Is Xylitol okay to use? Just curious...

I think I should probably avoid all "Atkins Friendly Sweets" for awhile. I really need to get control and rid myself of the "sweet" monster!

[Elsie150]

Yes I think it is. Also Stevia.

I would listen to your little voice though that is telling you to avoid all sweets for awhile. Induction is great for helping us detox from our 'addictions'.

[sadie147]

be careful with it though, even though it's a 'natural' sweetener its' still like a sugar alcohol and will cause digestive issues if you eat too much too quickly. The package i have says to start off with smaller amounts and work up gradually.

[Elsie150]

LOL! Ah..yes...I remember now...I used it once and let me tell you...worked better than flax to get things moving.

[Sherri]

Hi Kelly,
Xylitol and Stevia are my sweetners of choice. That is when i'm not on a sweetner fast like I am now. If you feel it would help you. I have an ongoing No Sweetner Challenge at http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...challenge.html
Stevia is allowed at this challenge. Only because it is recognized in the US as a supplement/herb and not a sweetner.
This is the company that I get my Xylitol at www.smartsweet.com . The Xylitol that they make is a derivative of Birch, hardwood and is a healthy sweetner. It has so many health benifits when used.
Also this company carries quite a bit of Xylitol and Stevia products www.longlifeunlimited.com .
Remember there are different ways that companies make Xylitol. Some make it from corn. Make sure you read ingrediants from what it's made from. That will make a big difference in how your body reacts to it as Sadie and Elsie mentioned above.
The kind I use, I don't have "issues" with. But of course, everyones body is different in how it reacts to sugar alcohols.
Oh another thing, liquid stevia has 0 carbs aswell as the Smart Sweet Xylitol.
Sincerely, Sherri

[KellySmith]

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I will check those 2 sites you suggested Sherri and I do believe I will join the "No Sweets Challenge." I really once and for all need to rid myself of my addiction to sweets, including, Atkins Friendly sweets. I think this will help with my "emotional" eating melt downs that I give into occasionally.

However, it is good to know that Xylitol is okay and that I can feel good about giving it to my husband and family without harming them in anyway. I haven't found a brand of Stevial I like yet, but I will keep trying. I'm not too worried about it at the moment since I intend to kick my addiction in the "Patootie!"