Please would someone please explain to me in plain english how to calculate NET CARBS. Are we to count carbs using this method or use what the book and package uses. Please help. Am I missing out on more food

MzJonesinmn
Started 9/1/03

This is from another thread by marcie

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Originally Posted by MarcieLynn


If you've just started a low carb woe (way of eating) and are wondering what everyone means by references to "net carbs" - I can help!

Net carbs basically refers to the carbs that will "impact" your system when consumed. Carbs such as fiber DO NOT impact your insulin levels and simply "pass through" untouched and unused by the body so they don't "count" towards your daily total.

So, if an item has 10 carbs and 6 of these are fiber then you would have an item with only 4 net carbs.

10 total carbs - 6 fiber carbs = 4 "net carbs"

I hope this helps!
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[This message was edited by MarcieLynn on 09-04-03 at 08:27 PM.]

Thanks very much!!! Is it good to count these using this way in the induction period?

Yes, you would deduct the fiber even on induction.

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Simple equation...

Subtract the dietary fiber grams number from the carbohydrate grams number on the nutrition label on the foodstuff...

Voila...you have net carbs.

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This is very helpful..thanks,