Carbs - Dietary Fiber = Less carbs?

gotabayqh

I've always heard that you can take the total amount of carbs minus the dietary fiber and that gives the actual amount of carbs that will affect your body. Reason I'm asking is I'm trying to limit my carbs to 135/day. My diary's open if any has any suggestions. Thanks in advance!!

aehartley

bump.... intrested

LessMe2B

BUMP, I'd heard that too but forgot, now I want to know.

hpsnickers1

Yes. Your "net" carbs would be "total" carbs minus fiber.

sqtolliver

That is what they teach in diabetes education classes, specifically carb counting classes. If your meal contains at least 5 grams of fiber you subtract 1/2 of the fiber from your carbs.

SueInAz

Yes, net carbs = total carbs minus fiber. The carbs in fiber don't impact your blood sugar. If you aren't already tracking fiber, you should so you can easily see where you are in relation to your carb goal during the day.

atomdraco

I believe so. Read something like that before. The food label count those fiber as carb.

brit49

bump, read later

scubacat

My understanding is its because fiber has a minimal impact on blood sugar. So "net carbs" would be carbs minus fiber

TeaBea

Yes - fiber is kinda like "free calories." Your body can't absorb fiber - but very important nutrition wise. Weight Watchers (have not used in years) gives you credit points for so much fiber.

atomdraco

A great article to read, from WebMD, "When a Carb's Not a Carb: The Net Carb Debate"

http://women.webmd.com/features/net-carb-debate

Love the end of the article:

"Whole foods, like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, should be the foundation of diet," says Karmally. "Because if you miss out on these foods, then you end up missing out on a whole bunch of nutrients and antioxidants that have a potential benefit on reducing the incidence of chronic, degenerative diseases."