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hCG Diet Q & A: Clarification on Sugar-free Pitfalls


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    • hCGDietAuthorKrystan
    • TimeJun 24th 2010
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    I've searched and and am still cloudy on sugar-free products in general. I've read that many people have problems with sugar-free products. Some say they cause water retention, others say weight gain. Some say it's the chemicals in sugar free products that wreak havoc. Can anyone be more specific?
    1. Is it water retention, or fat mass that's gained?
    2. What are the chemicals that are responsible for these problems?
    3. Are there any other known problems reported with sugar free products (I know irritated bowel is one)?
    4. What are the main food culprits?
    • hCGDietAuthorCruiser
    • TimeJun 24th 2010
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    I know alot has been written about using artificial sweeteners such as aspratame (Equal), sacchrin (Sweet and Low) and sucralose (Splenda), and how it impacts blood sugar, even though it doesn't really have sugar in it. Also, the processing of these, with the chemicals used, can have both short and long terms affects (on weight and other issues.)

    Stevia is becoming more widely recognized as a good, calorie free sweetener. Most brands are chemical free (Stevita and Sweetleaf being two of the most popular brands), and have zero glycemic impact. The one thing to be careful about is how much you use, as it is 300x sweeter than sugar (a little goes a LONG way).
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    there is so much info on this- you could spend hours just googling opinions. artificial sweeteners, like mentioned above, all have their problems- it depends on your own health and body chemistry. some do well with some, not with others, etc. They can all cause side effects anywhere from headaches to neurological symptoms. Even Stevia has been criticized- some think it has only gotten good press because Coke wants to make a product sweetened with it.

    sugar alcohols (xylitol, erthyritol, sorbitol, maltitol and others) are natural substances that are not completely absorbed- and thus have a lower glycemic impact. but they have also received criticism- some people respond to them pretty much like sugar (i do). they can cause water retention, diarrhea, and they increase your craving for more sugar.

    i was just talking with this about someone who treats me- if your body is working as it should, it knows what to do with sugar- it does not know what to do with all these substitutes. my advice to most people is to get your body used to not wanting sugar- and when you do eat it (in P4) make sure it is something natural- not something processed.

    in terms of P3, we all seem to want to find a way to have our cake and eat it too- me included. i did the mad search for good-tasting sf products for a long time. but i've come to the conclusion that i'm better off to have real sugar when i want it, and less of it.

    it's interesting to think about what Dr. S. would allow if he were alive today- but i don't think he could foresee a future where people would be filling up with processed sf stuff during P3.
    Thankful People: bouscher, Krystan
    • hCGDietAuthorKrystan
    • TimeJun 24th 2010
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    Thanks, Cruiser. I agree, I wouldn't touch artificial sweeteners with a 10-ft pole. Poison.
    I'm more interested in the impact of products with erythritol and xylitol, etc. What sort of impact do these have on blood sugar and weight control? If it's already been covered ad nauseum here, I apologize, and would be grateful for a link or any info. :)
    • hCGDietAuthorKrystan
    • TimeJun 24th 2010
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    Oops, mgsondance, just saw your reply as I posted. Will scroll up and read. Thanks!
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    I just learned today that the #2 ingredient in my Sugar Free hazelnut Coffee-Mate is corn syrup! They hide sugar in everything.
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    interesting- i wonder how they can call it sugar-free?
    • hCGDietAuthormld574
    • TimeJun 24th 2010
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    Does anyone know about sugar free gum? Can it cause water and/or fat gain?
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    here are a few links to info on sugar alcohols: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_alcohol

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/sugaralcohols.htm, http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=948
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    mld- sf gum makes my hands swell like crazy. i know some people can use it on P2, others can't.

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