Stalled Induction.

[BackToAtkins]

Do you know if benifiber is ok to use on Atkins?
They have those flavor chews and tasteless powder.

[LookingForward]

Perhaps the powder is different, I just took a quick glance at the ingredients of the benefiber caplets, but it was:

Ingredients
Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum , Microcrystalline Cellulose , Confectioners Sugar , Maltodextrin , Hypromellose , Titanium Dioxide , Magnesium Stearate , Polydextrose , Colloidal Silicon Dioxide , Triacetin , Polyethylene Glycol 8000 , Methylparaben

That one entry in bold is definitely enough to steer clear of those! Even if it only has a trace amount, you should stick to the rule of thumb, which is if the ingredients list includes something not acceptable, then the item is not acceptable.

Also I believe several of the other ingredients are less than desirable. Maybe others will know more, isn't maltodextrin the bulking agent that gives Splenda its carbs? What about polydextrose, that sends up a red flag in my mind.

Another thought, and a question I leave for someone more expert, is guar gum a good source of fiber? I know DANDR recommends flax or psyllium fiber as the preferred type, and I know guar gum was the main ingredient in some diet pills that were taken off the market several years ago for causing blockages in people who used them incorrectly.

[BackToAtkins]

Don't think the wafers or chews whould be a good choice then. I thought that they had a sugar free in the wafers. But, bout those other ingredients... That is very interesting? I am wondering myself.

[2big4mysize]

fiberchews are a bad choice the pwder is an agur powder somefolk use it as a thinkener in cooking

[BackToAtkins]

That guar gum is listed on page 188 of DANDR 2002, as a fiber source

[2big4mysize]

chews are bad choices no matter what the fiber source cause they have to be made to taste good or you wil not take them.

there are lots of fiber used in low carb cooking because they as soluble fibers and will suck up the liquid making it thicker since we can't use flour or corstarch

[Seatuck]

The sugar free variety of benefiber has only partially hydrolyzed guar gum listed as an ingredient. Nothing else.
Now, under Carbs it says 4G Dietary Fiber 3G , Soluble Fiber 3G. Why doesn't that add up? Does that mean you count 4G for carbs?

[staziaw]

If you feel like you need extra fiber, especially for "smooth movements," I highly recommend psyllium husk capsules. I get mine at Target for about $4 or $5 for 100 capsules. They have only psyllium husk and no extra ingredients. And they work great! The psyllium husk powder is just nasty in my opinion!

Good luck and a belated welcome to the Board!

Stacy

[Seatuck]

Originally Posted by staziaw

If you feel like you need extra fiber, especially for "smooth movements," I highly recommend psyllium husk capsules. I get mine at Target for about $4 or $5 for 100 capsules. They have only psyllium husk and no extra ingredients. And they work great! The psyllium husk powder is just nasty in my opinion!

Good luck and a belated welcome to the Board!

Stacy

Thanks for the welcome. That gelling up on the side of the glass is indeed rather nasty. Which is why I thought the Benefiber would be a good solution. I just recieved a full size free sample of it.So I'd figure I'd try it. Thanks for tip about the capsules at Target. Before Atkins I'd take Fibercon pills. They seem to be a no-no for Atkins.

[dreamof145]

Welcome back! If you are here, you'll never have to be alone again. Everyone is very helpful, encouraging and supportive. Glad to have you join us. Keep us posted on your success!!!