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Originally Posted by Aussie99
I saw a website that is selling all low carb foods. They are using NET Carb values. This is (carbs-fiber=Net Carbs).
Instinctively this didn't sound right to me. I read some articles from a Dr. Ellis discrediting the Net Carb theory.
I am wondering what anyone else thought about this. If you had to limit your carbs would you trust Net Carbs or go by the real carbs?
Thank you!!
Aussie
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Hi Aussie99,
I don't know anything about "net" carbs and based on numerous consults with dieticians I would go by as you call it "real" carbs. If the Dr. Ellis of which you mention discrediting the net carb theory is the one from TCOYD, I would definitely trust his take on it. I have met him personally on a few occasions and talked with him. He knows his stuff. The Dr. Ellis I know is also
personally knowledgeable about diabetes, not just as a physician, as he has lived with it almost his entire life.
For me, I will use real carbs as my guideline for my diabetes control.