daily sweetener allotment?

[pokey75143]

I've seen quite a few posts mentioning a daily sweetener allotment, but I've looked at all the resources for induction and can't find it listed anywhere. I don't have my copy of DANDR yet, so I can't look there. Could someone let me know how much we're allowed daily? Also, I had some sugarfree gum today- am I supposed to count the sugar alcohols-1g in my daily carb counts? Thanks.

[momtomany1]

Page 230, rule 13, you may use up to three packets of sweetener, preferably Splenda, daily.

Rule 12, avoid aspartame.

On page 128, saccharin is mentioned as safe in moderation, ie. 3 packets a day. Saccharine and aspartame are not the same and saccharin is allowed, aspartame discouraged.

Sugar alcohols affect people differently, but they are not counted as carbs on Atkins. They are not supposed to impact blood sugar at all.

Limiting sweeteners helps you get over your cravings and helps avoid the 'spike' that many get just from sweet-tasting foods, so it is a really good idea to follow the limit.