MISTAKE #7: Assuming Sugar-Free Means Low in Carbohydrates & Assuming Gluten Free has anything to do with Macro-Nutrient Content

By Andrew from ThinSlimFoods
 
This one frustrates me all the time when speaking with people just beginning to integrate a reduced carb lifestyle. The reason is that there is so much misinformation that it leads to poor choices.

For example, a relative of mine was just diagnosed as pre-diabetic. As such, they should be attempting to reduce their consumption of refined carbs and sugar, sticking to high fiber foods, and try to be more active.

Unfortunately, my relative was told BY THEIR DOCTOR, that they should follow a Gluten-Free diet as a result of being pre-diabetic. If you have ever shopped for gluten-free food in the packaged food aisle, you'll know it has even more sugar and fat than traditional versions in an attempt to make it taste 'normal.'

In the same way, many diabetics are told to look for products labeled 'Sugar-Free', rather than teaching them how to read a nutritional label to find out if it is low in 'net carbs' and teaching them how to monitor their blood glucose levels.

This results in people consuming the type of sugar-free products you find in traditional supermarkets - sugar-free, but loaded with carbohydrates that convert straight to sugar when digested.

If following a reduced carbohydrate diet, make sure you understand how to read a nutritional label and how to calculate net carbs. If you are unsure, feel free to email us. We'll point you in the correct direction.

That's it for 'Mistake #7