Low interest in low carb

Bev-Ann wrote:

You're right. The supposed low-carb convenience foods are generally not
very healthy and IMO not particularly tasty. I tried a few things when I
started LC, but quickly gave up and now just eat normal food that's
naturally LC. I guess they thought it would be the same as the low-fat
frankenfoods that came out several years ago, but it seems that LC people
are pickier and not only concerned with the flavour of the item. We
actually pay attention to the ingredients and how they're prepared.
There are some exceptions, like the Carb Options products, but they seem to
be one of the few companies that actually did some research before putting
their stuff on the market.


From your lips to the manufacturers' ears.

--
Jean B.

We can only hope that people will contain to buy the good products like
those made by Carb Options and that other companies will look to them to
see what they're doing right and get the hint. The industry is still
fairly new...

on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:24:06 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:

From your lips to the manufacturers' ears.

-----
Bev

Bev-Ann wrote:

We can only hope that people will contain to buy the good products like
those made by Carb Options and that other companies will look to them to
see what they're doing right and get the hint. The industry is still
fairly new...

One would think that the section of the grocery store that had an increase
in demand would be the produce section ;-). A little old-fashioned for
some, but works for me ;-)

JMHO, YMMV and all the phrases people think I should have included, but as
the case may be, didn't grin

Yeah, I don't think I ever bought so many fresh veggies in my life before
LC. But most people new to LC are pretty desperate and will try almost
anything to pretend they can still eat the same things that got them in
trouble in the first place. I know, because I did it big time when I
started LC. Unfortunately, most of them are not worth the saliva that got
wasted when I had to spit them out. :-)
But there are some exceptions. I just hope people don't get totally turned
off by all the awful stuff out there causing the good products to get dusty
on the shelves too.


on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:58:51 -0300, Crafting Mom
wrote:

One would think that the section of the grocery store that had an increase
in demand would be the produce section ;-). A little old-fashioned for
some, but works for me ;-)

-----
Bev

Bev-Ann

writes:

Yeah, I don't think I ever bought so many fresh veggies in my life before
LC. But most people new to LC are pretty desperate and will try almost
anything to pretend they can still eat the same things that got them in
trouble in the first place. I know, because I did it big time when I
started LC. Unfortunately, most of them are not worth the saliva that got
wasted when I had to spit them out. :-)
But there are some exceptions. I just hope people don't get totally turned
off by all the awful stuff out there causing the good products to get dusty
on the shelves too.

My experience has been mixed. I've lost interest in some foods, I'm now
discovering new favorites, and when I do have a craving for an old favorite,
like pasta, I'll fix myself a 1/4 or 1/2 portion and that's always enough. I'm
starting to think that sometimes the taste will suffice. I could be really
happy with three forkfuls of linguine and clam sauce, for example, instead of a
whole plate full of the stuff. So I'm not buying the processed low-carb foods.
The only targeted low-carb food I've purchased since I started this in
February has been the Atkins shake mix, which I blend into fruit smoothies
occasionally. Oh, and a taste test of the low-carb "energy" bars, all of which
failed.

Daria
166/under 145/under 145
sugar-free since 2/1/04
low-carb since 2/17/04

Bev-Ann wrote:

We can only hope that people will contain to buy the good products like
those made by Carb Options and that other companies will look to them to
see what they're doing right and get the hint. The industry is still
fairly new...


Yes, some of the products are good--like the Heinz Catsup and the
A-1 Sauce.

--
Jean B.

On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:39:38 -0400, Jean B. wrote:

Bev-Ann wrote:

We can only hope that people will contain to buy the good products like
those made by Carb Options and that other companies will look to them to
see what they're doing right and get the hint. The industry is still
fairly new...


Yes, some of the products are good--like the Heinz Catsup and the A-1
Sauce.


The ketchup is definitely good.

--
Bob in CT
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Yes! Thank goodness for the A-1 sauce. I can't imagine a good steak
without it! :-)

on Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:39:38 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:

Yes, some of the products are good--like the Heinz Catsup and the
A-1 Sauce.

-----
Bev

"Jean B." wrote in message ...
Jenny wrote:

Looks like the dieting public is smarter than the food company profiteers
who put transfats, fructose and sugar alcohols into a product whose first
ingredient is white flour and then advertise it as "perfect for low carb
diets."

You'd think someone at a major food company that was putting millions into
launching a new product would at least read the darn book. There is
transfat in just about every single one of the new "low carb" products I saw
on the shelf at the store this week.

I bet the many Ex-lax substitutes are doing more poorly than they expected,
too. Does anyone ever eat this stuff at the food lab before they release
it?

-- Jenny - Low Carbing for 4 years. Below goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes,
hba1c 5.7 .

I agree, Jenny. I look forward to the low-carb items I know are
coming. Then I finally see them on the shelf, look at the
ingredients, and end up not buying them. Why on earth do I want
things that contain bad ingredients? Why must everything contain
trans fats, maltitol (etc.), loads of chemical additives, etc.?
Why would I believe that something that contains white flour (even
as the first ingredient) is something desirable? Why would I see
the words high fructose corn syrup and still buy said item? This
is enough to make you a purist about eating. In a way, I feel
sorry for the manufacturers, and for us when they decide folks
just aren't interested in LC foods. BUT most manufacturers just
don't get the point.


Which specific products that are marketed as LC contain high fructose
corn syrup? I've yet to see one that does, and it certainly is not
common. As for trans fats, while I would prefer they weren't in a LC
product, it's certainly not false advertising to put them in, as trans
fats are not carbs.

People are far too quick to use terms like "frankenfoods" and condemn
all LC products. In fact, there are many good ones out there to
choose from that make LC livable for many of us. Instead of blasting
away with no specifics, I'd prefer to see actual product names used.

"Jean B." wrote in message ...
Jenny wrote:

Looks like the dieting public is smarter than the food company profiteers
who put transfats, fructose and sugar alcohols into a product whose first
ingredient is white flour and then advertise it as "perfect for low carb
diets."

You'd think someone at a major food company that was putting millions into
launching a new product would at least read the darn book. There is
transfat in just about every single one of the new "low carb" products I saw
on the shelf at the store this week.

I bet the many Ex-lax substitutes are doing more poorly than they expected,
too. Does anyone ever eat this stuff at the food lab before they release
it?

-- Jenny - Low Carbing for 4 years. Below goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes,
hba1c 5.7 .

I agree, Jenny. I look forward to the low-carb items I know are
coming. Then I finally see them on the shelf, look at the
ingredients, and end up not buying them. Why on earth do I want
things that contain bad ingredients? Why must everything contain
trans fats, maltitol (etc.), loads of chemical additives, etc.?
Why would I believe that something that contains white flour (even
as the first ingredient) is something desirable? Why would I see
the words high fructose corn syrup and still buy said item? This
is enough to make you a purist about eating. In a way, I feel
sorry for the manufacturers, and for us when they decide folks
just aren't interested in LC foods. BUT most manufacturers just
don't get the point.


Which specific products that are marketed as LC contain high fructose
corn syrup? I've yet to see one that does, and it certainly is not
common. As for trans fats, while I would prefer they weren't in a LC
product, it's certainly not false advertising to put them in, as trans
fats are not carbs.

People are far too quick to use terms like "frankenfoods" and condemn
all LC products. In fact, there are many good ones out there to
choose from that make LC livable for many of us. Instead of blasting
away with no specifics, I'd prefer to see actual product names used.