Question:
what is everyones opinion on the Russell Stovers low carb sugar free candy ?
Just for an occasional treat? How bad are they for us? — Kathy S. (posted on March 15, 2004)
March 15, 2004
I don't think there is anything wrong with it as an occasional treat, just
beware that most sugar free candy does cause carb cravings, so I would be
wary.
— TotallyTori
March 15, 2004
I've had them and they aren't bad. I don't see anything wrong with an
occasional treat. I kinda like having a little manitol in me once in
awhile for the laxative effect.
— Fixnmyself
March 15, 2004
As does most everything else that tastes good, more than 1/2 of one makes
me dump.
— Vicki H.
March 15, 2004
I was never an "Occasional treat" sort of gal before this surgery
and have to be very careful with that now too. If you are not at your goal
I would be very careful with anything that could trigger cravings or become
a bad habit because it tastes so good. I do have an occasional treat now
that I am at goal but I mean occasional and never a sugar free version of
something that I used to binge on like cakes or pies or cookies. You can
eat too much of anything so you must be careful.
— Carol S.
March 15, 2004
I REALLY like them, so I use them in moderation. My husband gave me a small
box of them for Valentine's Day. I got myself a RS treat at the holidays so
I wouldn't feel so left out - this sort of occasional thing. They can cause
you to crave more and can cause a laxative effect, as others mentioned.
— Yolanda J.
March 15, 2004
They are so good!!! My DH and I hide the peppermint patties from each
other. We keep them in the freezer, mmmmmm, nice and cold little treat.
BUT, I can only have 2 or I get ill (laxative effect & gas) so the
thought of over doing it never crosses my mind. Enjoy! ~Sidney~ Open RNY
10-23-02 down 140+
— Siddy I.
March 15, 2004
I've tried them occationally. I think they're great. I've had the Pecan
Delight, the Peppermint Patty, the Chocolate Mousse, etc. All are
wonderful treats to have once in a while. Enjoy!
— Renee B.
March 15, 2004
one or two are ok. just make sure you dont make it a daily thing(maybe
every 2 weeks or so). also it sweetner that they use in alot of sugar free
chocolates cause you to visit the bathroom alot hahaha even has a warning
on the candy.
— franbvan
March 16, 2004
I stay as far away from sugar-free, low carb treats as possible. They
trigger more cravings for me and they are very high in fat, saturated fats,
and trans fats. If I want something sweet I have fruit or a little bit of
the real thing and it ends my sweet cravings.
— Kristen S.
March 16, 2004
For me there isn't an "occasional" treat. If I know they are in
the house then I eat them 'til they are all gone. I stick with low fat low
sugar yogurt or some fruit for some thing sweet.
— ChristineB
March 17, 2004
My suggestion: watch those sugar alcohols! I had a bad experience with them
before I even had my surgery. "Laxative effect" was a mild term
for what happened to me. I avoid those sugar-free foods that are high in
sugar alcohols for this reason.
— nancy V.
March 17, 2004
not just laxative effect , but for me the most awful smelling gas ever.
they also have a lot of empty calories, sugar free low carb is not calorie
free. they fire up my sugar cravings too. so I like them but avoid them.
— **willow**
March 17, 2004
<b><i>PLEASE</b></i> never let me even have to LOOK
at that stuff again. I got gas that was so painful I thought it might kill
me. And smell...the dog wouldn't even stay in the room with me! I didn't
want to stay in the room with me! The pain wouldn't go away even after I
quit eating the candy. I got in touch with my surgeon. He thought I had
an overgrowth of yeast in the section of bowel that was by-passed. He
called me in Flagyl, and thank Goodness, I am finally feeling better. I
spent 3 days in bed, and 4 not eating except liquids (and gas-x). To add
insult to injury, I gained 5 pounds! It dropped back off as I got better,
but the entire event was painful and disgusting!
— Linda S.
March 21, 2004
I make my own stuff using natural ingredients (NOT sugar alcohols). If you
have a specific recipe in mind, email me and I'll let you know if I have
it. I have just about everything! Email me at [email protected] I even have
everything in a recipe book that is available by emailing me or visiting
www.freewebs.com/recipes-after-rny Good luck!
— Lynette B.
July 5, 2004
they are yummy i love them the only one i have tasted were the toffee
squares.
— chinadol262
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