We used to have a "low-carb products" thread going with numerous pages about low carb shopping products that we would find over the years in our local supermarkets. It was especially important in the beginning (2002) as there were very little low carb foods around to shop for back then, with no low carb shops to be found not that they're necessary.
I remember, this was a really handy thread with lots of information. As we all know, I've changed a lot over the last few years and I am not very keen on any proccessed stuff anymore and wish to go organic whenever possible - but not everyone is like that. I think of it as more of a gradual change that people make after being on low carb for a while. Though I still stand on the first 2 weeks of Atkins induction being without the low carb products, is really important.
Of course not all packaged products are that bad and some are quite good and just basic ingredients, so hopefully this thread will help find the good ones.
I do want to say, diet or low fat doesn't mean something is low carb and in fact diet or low fat usually mean more sugars are added... Products that say low-carb, aren't always that low in carbohydrates plus not only that, a lot of low carb stuff have undesirable ingredients or contain so much sugar alcohols that you spend the rest of the day on the loo!
Making things from scratch, rather then out of "packets" causes us to think more about what we put in our mouths, as well as to plan and prepare and thus appreciate it that much more. Usually tastes better too!
If its too easy, then we are more likely to eat more and more often!
Always check their labels and look out for things like 282, msg, aspartame and soy for a start as these are a big no, no. If you look at a label and see many assorted numbers in my opinion avoid them or at least look them up here and decide for yourself. Now I know some numbers are just an easier way of declaring harmless things but I figure if a label has heaps of them they are probably hiding something! But that's just my opinion
I do plan on writing more about this soon but for now here's some links to threads we have going on soy etc
Artificial sweeteners and other food additives
Sugar Alcohol Syndrome
Assorted threads on 282, msg, aspartame, soy etc in this section:
Health
I remember, this was a really handy thread with lots of information. As we all know, I've changed a lot over the last few years and I am not very keen on any proccessed stuff anymore and wish to go organic whenever possible - but not everyone is like that. I think of it as more of a gradual change that people make after being on low carb for a while. Though I still stand on the first 2 weeks of Atkins induction being without the low carb products, is really important.
Of course not all packaged products are that bad and some are quite good and just basic ingredients, so hopefully this thread will help find the good ones.
I do want to say, diet or low fat doesn't mean something is low carb and in fact diet or low fat usually mean more sugars are added... Products that say low-carb, aren't always that low in carbohydrates plus not only that, a lot of low carb stuff have undesirable ingredients or contain so much sugar alcohols that you spend the rest of the day on the loo!
Making things from scratch, rather then out of "packets" causes us to think more about what we put in our mouths, as well as to plan and prepare and thus appreciate it that much more. Usually tastes better too!
If its too easy, then we are more likely to eat more and more often!
Always check their labels and look out for things like 282, msg, aspartame and soy for a start as these are a big no, no. If you look at a label and see many assorted numbers in my opinion avoid them or at least look them up here and decide for yourself. Now I know some numbers are just an easier way of declaring harmless things but I figure if a label has heaps of them they are probably hiding something! But that's just my opinion

I do plan on writing more about this soon but for now here's some links to threads we have going on soy etc
Artificial sweeteners and other food additives
Sugar Alcohol Syndrome
Assorted threads on 282, msg, aspartame, soy etc in this section:
Health
Low Carb in a Nutshell ~ Carb Counts ~ Research ~ Measurements/Conversions ~ Glossary
Let me know if you think of anything else handy from the site to put here.
Let me know if you think of anything else handy from the site to put here.