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PHASE 1: Im noticing “sugar alcohols” on labels Im reading. What are they, and are they South Beach Diet-friendly?

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PHASE 1: Im noticing “sugar alcohols” on labels Im reading. What are they, and are they South Beach Diet-friendly?

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Sugar alcohols, which are derived from plant products, are used in many sugar-free and low-carb products to provide texture and a sweet flavor. Common sugar alcohols include maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol. You’ll see them in mints, gum, candy, syrup, and the like, often with the words “sugar-free” or “no sugar added” on the labels. Sugar-free products that contain sugar alcohols are not calorie-free (like sugar, sugar alcohols yield four calories per gram). The difference is that sugar alcohols evoke a low-glycemic response. That means that they are digested and absorbed more slowly and, therefore, do not cause rapid fluctuations in blood-sugar levels. Products that contain sugar alcohols have been incorporated into the South Beach Diet under the Sweet Treats category. This is where you’ll find items like no-sugar-added Fudgsicles® and Popsicles®. You have the option of enjoying up to 75 to 100 calories per day from the Sweet Treats category. As you know, the South Beach Die

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