Carbohydrate Net

Question: Atkins - Net Carbs Negative carbohydrate what is going on? I have started the atkins diet. I read something really interresting about the diet. Net carbs are worked out by taking away fibre among other things from the carbs. So when you "Say" look on the back of a packet of salad greens that say 3.0g carbs per 100grams and fibre in that is 4.6g you are left with -1.6g carbs. What is going on? in the book it states you can figure out net carbs so you can sqeeze more carbs into your diet without potentially ruining the fat burning process of ketosis. can anyone shed any light on this theory about net carbs cause it doesnt make any sense. does all the salad greens just go through your bum, without being absorbed in your body?

Answer: I was on Atkins for a year and I never ran across an item (vegetable included) that the fiber was higher than the carbs, the carbs come from the fiber so the fiber should always be greater. It could be the company making the item, compare it with a simuliar product and see if this was a typo or incorrect info on the companies part. I bought taco shells and it looked like the would only have 1 net carb each because there was 4 carbs and 3 fiber per shell well after getting off the diet I noticed some people on the low carbers forum talking about the taco shells fiber count decreasing and sure enough next time I was at the grocery store I checked them out and they changed the totals so that the net carbs was 4, 5 carbs minus the 1 fiber. They had made a mistake. Check out these websites for assitance: BOTH ARE FREE!!! One is a forum full of people on low carb diets and they are full of helpful information. The other is fitday.com and it lets you put in your weight and the exercise and foods you eat to see what your intake is, it does not subtract net carbs you will have to do that yourself. Its very helpful.

Question: Ok, On Atkins, are you counting NET carbs, or what the package says on the Carbohydrate line? Like this candy bar I got today says 2 net carbs, but the carb line says 15, does that mean I can eat 10 of these in a day to get my allowed 20 carbs, or just 1 with 5 carbs leftover?

Answer: You can eat 10. The net carbs are what you count. So, there are 2 per candy bar.

Question: I want a large online list list of foods with carbohydrate content, net of fiber. Anyone know of one?

Answer: There are three food groups that contain carbohydrates. The bread, pasta, and rice group, the fruit & vegetable group, and the dairy group. Breads, pasta, crackers, cookies, cakes, rice and cereals all contain carbohydrates. All fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates, but some vegetables have fewer carbohydrates than others. Dairy products like milk, ice-cream and yogurt also all contain carbohydrates. Cheese is the only item from the dairy group that does not contain carbohydrate. For a list of ones that are healthy for you contact me at newbegin@shaw.ca because all are not healthy.

Question: What are "net carbs" and how are they different from "regular carbs"? I am a Type II diabetic. I am told to 'limit the number of carbohydrates" I take in every day. If I see a food item that has, for example, 16 grams of carbohydrates but only 8 grams "net carbs", which number should I go by?

Answer: To figure out "net carbs" You take the total amount of carbs and subtract fiber and protein. I am a Type 2 diabetic myself, and I am sure if you ask for a consult with a nutritionist or dietitian they will give you a more in-depth definition.

Question: How do you figure out net carbs in food? This is a question which refers to the Atkins controlled carbohydrate diet.

Answer: Net carbs — a term not approved or defined by the FDA — is the total number of carbohydrates minus fiber, glycerin and sugar alcohols. Net carbs, like low carb, is a marketing phrase used by proponents of low-carb diets to show a reduced carbohydrate amount on their products. Their theory is that fiber, glycerin and sugar alcohols — which are all forms of carbohydrates — don't raise blood sugar, so they shouldn't be tallied when counting carbs. But in reality, glycerin and sugar alcohols can raise blood sugar to some extent, and these substances do contribute calories.

Question: Calling all low carb dieters ..What is the brand of tortilla with the lowest "total" carbohydrate count? I know Mama Lupe's has one with 7 grams "total" but - are there others with less? I am interested in "total carbs" according to the printed nutrition label, not some theory about net carbs or impact carbs. THanks everyone!

Answer: I found this recipe when I ate dairy and was on the low carb craze - http://www.recipezaar.com/Low-Carb-Taco-Shells-85258 Warning - it is rather greasy so you will need a paper towel or napkin to absorb the excess oil on the cheese tortilla. But it is very good tasting and about zero carbs. Try to use organic cheese if you can .

Question: Are "net carbohydrates" ok? So net carbs are figured out by subtracting the amount of fiber from the amount of total carbohydrates. I read on a box of food that net carbs don't have the same impact on blood sugar. I'm insulin resistance (from pcos) and I need to be on a low carb and low sugar diet to prevent diabetes and further problems. So do net carbs still count??? Or can I eat food high in carbs if its also high in fiber??? I hope this makes sense. THanks!

Answer: Many years ago I was on the Atkins Diet, and that's the way he explained it. So, now, instead of having a bowl of oatmeal, I have a mixture of oat bran, unsweetened coconut and flax seed. It is almost no net carbs, but very high in fiber.

Question: How many Net Carbs in this Formula? Iam watching my carbs and want to start drinking this Fitness supplement- but how many NET carbs are in it 3 or 5.5? The Back of it Says Total Carbohydrates 8g Dietary Fiber 2.5g Souluble Fiber 1.5 Insoluble Fiber 1g I know Net carbs is Total Carb - Fiber.. But this is confusing

Answer: I would say 5.5 carbs - They are just explaining the breakdown of the fiber. Some labels are mislabeled or misleading and some flat out lie. Be wary of the portion size also, sometimes they claim the package contains several servings and you ate the whole thing. Below is a hidden carb calculator. You can lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep your fat percentage high. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace. If you starve yourself, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn't get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn't slow your metabolism down to adjust for lower calories. Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released. High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels. Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

Question: During the Induction Phase of the Atkins diet, it says that you can have 20 grams of net carbohydrates, right? So with that being said, can those 20 net carbs come from anywhere? It says that Atkins allows 3-4 ounces of certian cheeses a day during this time but what if the cheese has zero carbs? This really goes for any product with 0 carbs. Does that mean that it is kind of a free for all??? Not that I am planning on eating my body weight in bacon but I just need as much varirty as allowed to keep me focused. Any help would be great! I am getting worried about veggies and such because i know they have carbs. when it says you can have a cuo of this or a cup o that... what i it is not able to be measured that way ie if i wanted to just eat some sliced red or yellow peppers??? Please advise on adkins only...

Answer: I have always eaten as many veggies as I needed to feel full but really that is where your carbs for the day should go towards, also things like sauces you marinate meat in(because they always have a few carbs) I have also cheated a few times with lo carb tortillas.... I will also spoon some peanut butter....things like that and I usually stay in ketosis..... I dont do it very often because I dont want to blow it..... I would say to keep an eye out in your carb intake patterns and everyday check your ketosis levels on a pee stick (can find them at walmart or anywhere really) so if you noticed you are in a less of ketosis then the day before because you ate too many carbs then you will know what to cut back on ...... Good luck

Question: explain net carbohydrates?

Answer: Net carbs = total grams of carbohydrate minus grams of fiber.

Question: Once your body is in ketosis, can eating even a lower amount of carbohydrates speed up your weigh loss and...? what is the average amount of time it takes a person to get there body into ketosis? So if you are consuming about 30 net carbohydrates a day and your body has gone into ketosis, if you lower the amount to 20 net carbohydrates, will you lose even more weight or does it make any difference at all? Also does the amount of calories you consume change anything at all?

Answer: I usually recommend 3 days of no carbs to guarantee a person into ketosis as quickly as possible and then increase to 20grams a day (at <9grams per hour). This was closer to Atkins original program. 95% of people can get into ketosis at 20grams but some obese people are so insulin resistant they need less than 20 grams to lose weight. Atkins new program suggest starting at 20 grams per day. Although starting at no carbs is best for obese, insulin resistant people, it could cause too fast of weight loss in some people. Too fast of weight loss can upset the bodies electrolyte balance. Most people get into ketosis within 3 days. I am adamantly opposed to low calorie dieting because most people lose a good portion of lean tissue along with fat stores. Most people get impatient and lower their calories and increase their exercise to a point where they lose so much lean tissue that when they return to what was maintenance level eating they are now accumulating more fat stores because their caloric needs have dropped due to the loss of this tissue and it becomes a vicious cycle of dieting and more loss (including vital organs like the heart) This stress cannot be healthy. There is no reason to ever go off a low carb way of eating, you slowly re introduce carbs to your way of eating and as long as you don't exceed 9grams of carbs an hour (144 carbs a day) you will never trigger insulin (the fat storage hormone) no matter the calories. Most of us do low carb most of the time and occasionally cheat and slip back into low carb the next day. I still cheat with sugar occasionally. It's just not a regular part of my life (as it was preAtkins, nearly 6 years ago, when I felt it controlled me & I had no control) The rungs to reintroduction of carbs in 5 gram units - all available to very active people in as little as 11 weeks. Make sure you do them in order & you can skip a rung if you do not intend to include it in your permanent way of eating, such as the alcohol rung.: * (minimum week 3 - maximum 25grams day) Acceptable vegetables, larger quantities * (minimum week 4 - maximum 30grams day) Add 5grams Fresh cheese * (minimum week 5 - maximum 35grams day) Add 5grams Nuts and seeds * (minimum week 6 - maximum 40grams day) Add 5grams Berries * (minimum week 7 - maximum 45grams day) Alcohol can be added if desired * (minimum week 8 - maximum 50grams day) Add 5grams Legumes * (minimum week 9 - maximum 55grams day) Add 5grams Other fruits * (minimum week10 - maximum 60grams day) Add 5grams Starchy vegetables * (minimum week11 - maximum 65grams day) Add 5grams Whole grains If you are continuing to lose or maintain (whichever is goal) in week 12 and beyond, you continue to add 5grams a day per week til you reach your personal carb level. Many people gain weight on high carb, then switch to low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb that they gain weight. (Isn't insanity defined as doing the exact same thing, in the exact same way and expecting different results??) Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar and maintain weight or health. You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep the calories high and the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace. Your body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow your metabolism to compensate and store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering your calories, it will continue lowering that set point, til you can survive off nothing and store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of food. Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) and exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat. The core of the Atkins program is converting your body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). You need to keep your fat levels at >65% of your calories, if you don't your body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis). It takes minimum of 3 days to convert your body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis) you will probably feel sluggish the first week but most people feel better than ever thereafter. Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is releas

Question: Does it take more energy to metabolize fats than for carbohydrates? Someone told me that eating a lb. of bacon would cause you to gain less energy than eating a lb. of carbohydrates because metabolizing fat would cost more energy. Can someone clarify, if true? Does metabolizing fat take so much more energy that it gives you a smaller net gain of calories than carbohydrates do? So when they say 9 kcals per G of fat, they mean 9kcals are *gained*? As opposed to 9 kcals minus whatever it takes to use it?

Answer: No, not true. You get about twice the calories released from metabolizing a gram of fat as you do from a gram of carbs.

Question: Whats the Net Carb Formula or Content? Iam watching my carbs and want to start drinking this Fitness supplement- but how many NET carbs are in this? The Back of it Says Total Carbohydrates 8g Dietary Fiber 2.5g Souluble Fiber 1.5 Insoluble Fiber 1g I know Net carbs is Total Carb - Fiber.. But this is confusing

Answer: total carbohydrates would be how many carbs. in the drink.the total carbs. that would be how many carbs are in the drink.

Question: Carbohydrate question, please help !? Hey, i'm trying to lose weight and am on a strict 1200 calorie diet. I thought that i ate healthily because most of my calories come from raw fruit, vegetables and whole grains, which all happen to be filled with carbohydrates. i calculated (over the net) how much of each food group, vitamin and mineral i was getting and realized i consumed an average of 223g of carbs a day... which is over the RDI of carbs. Might this be preventing weight loss? should i cut down? i just feel like other foods with low carbs have too many calories... whats more important, calories or carbs? Anyones help would be greatly appreciated :) im asking this because ive been on this diet for a while and haven't seen results

Answer: Cutting carbs is neither healthy or necesary. They're a vital part of a healthy diet and it's a myth that they cause weight gain. Calories is all you need to worry about. X

Question: How much energy does 1gm ofcarbohyrate produce ? i got confusing ans from the net i.e. 1gm = 4 cal and 1gm =kcal which is right ? http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/macronutrients.htm this page gives 4cal whereas this page gives 4kcal. http://www.dialforhealth.net/diet/Carbohydrates.asp

Answer: The Calorie used in dietary recommendations is actually a kilocalorie (or 1,000 calories). The "c" is capitalized to signify that it's really a kilocalorie, while the actual thermal unit is not capitalized (i.e., "cal") It can be a little confusing: 1 Cal = 1,000 cal. = 1 kcal. 1 gram carbohydrate = 4 Cal (= 4 kcal) 1 gram protein = 4 Cal (= 4 kcal) 1 gram fat = 9 Cal (= 9 kcal)

Question: What is "sugar alcohol" in foods? Sugar alcohol is mentioned on nutrient lists as part of the carbohydrate count, but the "net carb" count omits it. Does that mean it is not to be counted in a low carb diet, like Atkins?

Answer: Sugar alcohols, also know as polyols, are ingredients used as sweeteners and bulking agents. They occur naturally in foods and come from plant products such as fruits and berries. As a sugar substitute, they provide fewer calories (about a half to one-third less calories) than regular sugar. This is because they are converted to glucose more slowly, require little or no insulin to be metabolized and don't cause sudden increases in blood sugar. This makes them popular among individuals with diabetes; however, their use is becoming more common by just about everyone. You may be consuming them and not even know it.