Sugar vs. Sugar Alcohol????

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Love_Is_My_Fuel
Love_Is_My_Fuel Posts: 211 Member
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I've recently drastically cut my sugar intake and read every label before buying. Most of the foods that are made with no sugar added or sweetened with Splenda like my ice pops say there are grams of sugar alcohol. Does anyone know what the significance of these are and should I count it against my intake for the day?

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  • Love_Is_My_Fuel
    Love_Is_My_Fuel Posts: 211 Member
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    anyone?? :)
  • ahmadfahmy
    ahmadfahmy Posts: 214 Member
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    sugar alcohol doesnt count sicne your body cant use it as energy. eating too much sugar alcohols will give you stomach cramps though.
  • Love_Is_My_Fuel
    Love_Is_My_Fuel Posts: 211 Member
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    Ok thanks :) I'll limit what I consume to prevent stomach upset :)

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