Low Carb Pasta- I DON'T GET IT!

Please help me to understand this low carb pasta. I believe that the brand that I hear often is Dreamfields. How does it have 40g carbs but really only 5????? I went to the website, but I guess it just went over my head LOL.

Can anyone help me out?? Thanks!

Hmmm... I have to agree with you.  Sounds like they are cheating on that count to me, and not counting carbs that have a low glycemic index.  Seems like if they still have calories, you should still count them.  Here's the info from their website, maybe somebody smarter than me can explain:

www.dreamfieldsfoods.com/pasta-nutrition.html#sec1q2

Q.   How are "digestible carbohydrates" different from "net carbohydrates"? A.   Dreamfields' "digestible carbohydrates" are determined by a clinical method that measures the blood glucose response of the whole food to establi****s content of digestible carbohydrates or glycemic load. This is unlike net carbohydrates, which is simply determined by estimating the digestibility of individual food components (e.g. subtracting fiber from total carbohydrates). The clinical testing is conducted at an independent clinical laboratory.

Many people with diabetes who consult with a registered dietitian or diabetes educator use a food’s Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) as tools to help manage their daily food intake and blood glucose levels.

Q.   Why do you say that Dreamfields Pasta only has 5 grams of digestible carbs when the nutrition label states that it has 41 grams of carbohydrates? A.   While the total number of carbohydrates is the same as traditional pasta, our patent-pending formula and unique manufacturing process protects all but 5 grams of carbohydrates from being digested. The Dreamfields fiber and protein blend creates a protective barrier to reduce starch digestion in the small intestine. The unabsorbed, or protected carbohydrates then pass to the colon where they are fermented, providing the same health benefits as fiber.

The Nutritionist at my clinic says there is no allowed pasta,rice or bread, no matter what the carb count. It is a filler food that can swell in our tummies. We are to have protein first at all meals and then veggies but no pasta. I specifically asked about the Dreamfields brand and sent her the values. She said it doesn't matter...it is not allowed. If you eat the pasta that has no real value, you fill your tiny stomach with that and not the protein we need.
My diabetic doctor also said that unless the fiber count is 5 or over, then you don't subtract the fiber from total carbs. Many boards say you can always subtract it....I think I will listen to the ones trained in this stuff.

I agree with Okiechick. I was told no bread, rice or pasta. It's not the carbs, it's the texture. Bread and pasta can form a dough ball and get stuck. Same with rice. I was also told NO gum, in case you swallow it.

What about people who have had the VSG?  We don't have pouches, only a long narrow portion of a stomach. Any information would be great. Sugarbear

I had the VSG and the same rules apply for that as the other surgeries. It is a filler food. There is nothing in it that is benificial for us. If we fill up on that, we don't get the protein our bodies need. The rule is to eat the protein first and then veggies which I make sure I get at my meals. Our Nutritionists say that there is no acceptable pasta's, rice, breads or even cereals. They all can cause problems should we choose to eat them. They also tend to cause hunger problems later. Personally, I paid to much for this surgery to mess it up now, so I listen to my nutritionist.


Angi

Well said