Learned Something Re: Sugar Alchols

When I spoke to my Nut yesterday, I asked her about Sugar Alcohols and I thought I'd share what I learned. One of my favorite protein bars is made by Pria - I don't have all the stats in front of me right now, but it's a high protein, low sugar bar and they taste great. They do have 17g of Sugar Alcohols, though. I've never had problems eating them, so imagin my surprise when I ate a piece of SF candy a few weeks ago without about the same amount of SA and dumped. Yesterday, on the way down, I had a Pria bar because I had to eat while I was driving. I didn't think about the whole SA thing until I was 3/4 through the bar, and then kind of freaked when I did read the label (I always read the labels, no matter how many times I've eaten something...) because I thought I was going to dump again. I didn't. So I asked my Nut, "What's up with that?" She told me that SA, when combined with protien, doesn't typically give you problems, but if you're sensitive to them, as I apparently am, eating them on their own will make you sick. That's why they don't bother me in the protien bar but did in the candy. So, I thought that was kind of interesting and good to know, and I thought I'd share. Have a good Tuesday everyone!

That is VERY interesting ot know, Becky. I am sensitive to sugar alcohols, so I avoid certain protein bars or I will only eat part of it to stay within my 5 gram limit. So, that's really good to know! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Tracy

Hey! I knew you were out there somewhere! How ya been?

I've been good - but busy with school (stupid college papers...). I love your new pic and thanks again for the email! Hugs, Tracy

Becky, I find I'm sensitive to sugar alcohols. I now only eat 1/2 of a protein bar before I go work out and I have no problems. But some sugar free candy with sugar alcohols can definitely make me dump! Lori 384/278/170

That's really interesting Becky...thanks for the info. I personally like the Pure Protein bars; Chocolate Peanut Butter is my favorite. One bar has 190 cal, 2g sugar, 7g sugar alcohol, 20g protein. I know it's a stretch, but I think they taste like snickers bars. Sue McD