Non-impact carbs???

[Miss24k]

Ok so i just came back from GNC and they're giving out a new protein bar. So I'm looking at the protein, fat and carb content, and it says:

Net impact carb count 2.5 g
total carbs 26
Non-impact carbs 23.5g

Can someone tell me what this means?

 

[*Bunny*]

Ok so i just came back from GNC and they're giving out a new protein bar. So I'm looking at the protein, fat and carb content, and it says:

Net impact carb count 2.5 g
total carbs 26
Non-impact carbs 23.5g

Can someone tell me what this means?

"not all the carbs were counted in the total carb count as they have a neglible impact on your blood sugar." This was the standard until recently, when the FDA contacted manufacturers regarding a change in guidelines. They now require full disclusure of total carbohydrates, but because they recognize that not all carbohydrates effect the body, the non-effective carbs (Maltitol, Glycerin & Fiber) are subtracted from the total to give the consumer the number or carbs that will effect their body and blood sugar."

more detail http://www.thinkproducts.com/effective.html

 

[treilin]

I look at those bars... I take the carbs and minus the fiber and that's how I figure out if it is high carb or not... If I can't figure it out I don't buy it. Also you have to pay attention the sugars and fat.

 

[Miss24k]

I didn't buy it, they were giving them away as a promotion, I went for vitamins.

I NEVER eat these things, that's why I don't understand whether or not the damn thing as 2g of carbs, or 26g

 

[treilin]

I didn't buy it, they were giving them away as a promotion, I went for vitamins.

I NEVER eat these things, that's why I don't understand whether or not the damn thing as 2g of carbs, or 26g

Yup they are trying to catch consumers by saying the only 2.5g of impact carbs... So the idiot buyer thinking I am on a low-carb diet this must be good to add in and they pay 2 times the price for what the bar should be worth because it says 'Low-Carb' without looking at what else is in the bar. It's a marketing ploy.

 

[Miss24k]

Yup they are trying to catch consumers by saying the only 2.5g of impact carbs... So the idiot buyer thinking I am on a low-carb diet this must be good to add in and they pay 2 times the price for what the bar should be worth because it says 'Low-Carb' without looking at what else is in the bar. It's a marketing ploy.

Yea I figured as much, thanks ladies for the help. I'ma just give it to someone, lol

 

[jenscats5]

Well, Dr. Atkins decided that alcohol sugars & certain carbs do not affect blood sugars. But he made this up, from what I've read, it's not really a fact for everyone. I count all my carbs - fiber only.

Since every person varies, I think that sugar alcohols don't affect every the same way. The only true way to find out is to eat something with the "net carb" thing, wait about 30-45 minutes & use a home-machine to test your blood sugar levels.

 

[cbcb]

Some people seem to lose OK with those 'invisible' carbs. But others (all over low-carb dieting boards) report that it can stall their weight loss efforts.