Decisions, decisions...

[Elizellen]

thanks loonatika and elleth.

My dh is suggesting we buy 'diabetic' easter eggs or choc s for next weekend.

I guess if I count all the SA carbs I will have a true picture of what I am eating.

Anyone know whether xylitol is one of the 'better' SA's or one to be avoided? I am sure there was a posting a few months ago where someone listed them in order of preference but cant find it on a searc

I ask because our local 'diabetic' shop sells it and I am half considering usinjg it to make chocolates.

[Elleth Faewen]

This FAQ on sugar alcohols has some basic info on different types.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ic.php?t=68131

[Carotan]

wait, so you guys count all of the sugar alcohol? i always subtracted them.

[loonatika]

It's up to you caro - if sugar alcohols cause you to 'go' pretty quickly then you are probably not digesting them and the net count is safe. I find with me personally they don't have that effect, so they get counted. Plus over here sugar-free chocolate and so on is not widely sold so I only ever have it once in a blue moon.

[Elizellen]

Originally Posted by Elleth Faewen

This FAQ on sugar alcohols has some basic info on different types.

Thank you Elleth