Breyer's Carb Smart ice cream

"Jenny" wrote in message ...
The problem with this "carb smart" ice cream as with all "diet" ice creams
is portion size.

Measure out half a cup of ice cream and you'll see what I mean. It's tiny.

Most people's eyeballed serving will be twice this, meaning a lot more
carbs, calories and for people with sugar alcohol intolerances, intestinal
distress.

-- Jenny

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"Kingo Gondo" wrote in message
...
Now, THIS is a great product--much better than their "no sugar added" line
(with its reduced fat, it just lacked creaminess)--REALLY like ice cream.
Just got it down here (South Florida) this week (I think). Bring on the
Walden Farms chocolate sauce....



http://www.breyers.com/products/prod...ProductLine=Br
eyers&ProductType=CarbSmart&pageCount=1




No, the real problem here is Jenny doesn't like any foods which
according to her distorted views, are somehow processed, not pure and
forced on consumers by greedy corporations. Who the hell cares if a
whole cup has 8 carbs? We can do the math. For many of us, this
isn't a problem for an occasional treat.

I welcome people pointing out great finds like this. Hope I can find
it soon.

"Jenny" wrote in message
...
Revek,

Well, people can do what they want, but I've gotten into more trouble
eating
ce cream than with any other food because it is so easy to go over the
portion sizes.

Me too. I have learned more about portion size here than anywhere else.

I wasn't saying people shouldn't eat it, I was just saying
they need to be really aware about portion size. A half a cup of ice cream
is about 1/3 of what most of us scoop out when we're in an ice cream
eating
mood.

Perhaps so. It looks like 1/2 cup equals one ice cream scooper scoop, to my
naked eye. Before lowcarb, I could eat 4 or 5 of those, and now, 2 satisfy
me, and sometimes only one.

I have noticed that sugar is the defining quality in any sweet that makes it
adictive for me. Sweet alone won't cut it-- it has to induce a bs spike.
Plus sugar has a underflavor that tingles a bit that no other AS has, not
even splenda. So while a bit of LC ice cream or chocolate is nice, it
doesn't grab me like the sugared versions do.

I've even thrown out some ice cream since LC because it sat so long in the
freezer it 'went funny'. In the old days, DH would have freaked over that--
not only was it sacralige (sp) to thow it out, it was incomprehensible that
it would last that long.

Have you tested the new Z-Bars, made with erythritol? Supposedly doesn't
raise the bs, but I'd like to have that tested, and I don't have a meter.
They are available in 7-11s.

from http://www13.netrition.com/lowcarbsu...itol_page.html

Erythritol is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine due to its small
molecular size and structure. Several clinical studies conducted in Europe
and Japan have shown that more than 90% of ingested erythritol is absorbed
and excreted unchanged in urine within a 24-hour period. This digestive
pathway allows less than 5% of ingested erythritol to reach the large
intestine and be fermented into volatile fatty acids or metabolized into
carbon dioxide. As a result, foods containing substantial amounts of
erythritol are very unlikely to cause gaseous and laxation side effects. A
recent clinical study concluded daily consumption of 1 gram per kilogram
body weight is well tolerated by adults as compared to sucrose containing
foods.
a.. Safe for people with diabetes: Single dose and 14-day clinical studies
demonstrate erythritol does not affect blood serum glucose or insulin
levels. Clinical studies conducted in people with diabetes conclude that
erythritol may be safely used to replace sucrose in foods formulated
specifically for people with diabetes. Of course, those with diabetes should
consider the impact on their diet of other ingredients used in foods
sweetened with erythritol.

I would be very interested in your findings.

revek

I agree. Everytime somebody finds a nice little gem of a food out there,
someone else comes along and ****es on the parade.

I went looking for the ice cream today but not luck---just the typical
Breyer's stuff.

Bob
Moderation, Not Deprivation
www.drinkbeergetthindiet.com



I welcome people pointing out great finds like this. Hope I can find
it soon.

I can do fine with 1/2 cup. I put it in a 1/2 cup measuring cup and even
it off with a sharp knife, just like in the old days of flour. I tried
to find it today too, but no luck.

--
Cheri


Alice Faber wrote in message ...

I don't know about *most* people. For me, a serving of ice cream has
always been 1 to 1 1/2 scoops. My scoop holds 1/4 cup; I measured when
I
was diagnosed with diabetes and it suddenly mattered how much I was
having.

--
AF

"Jacqueline Davidson" wrote in message
news:vGLcb.15697$AH4.7747@lakeread06...
Has anyone mashed down a rounded scoop to see how much it really is?
Jackie

checking...

I have two. One is like this:
http://tinyurl.com/opma (links to a picture on google images)

the other is like this:
http://tinyurl.com/opmn (another google images page)

Mine are not exactly alike, but close enough (I need a serial
camera-to-computer cable to get my camera working again or I'd have posted
pics of my own).

The larger, round version is half a cup per scoop. The slightly smaller
oval version makes about one third cup per scoop. (Mashed, packed or
otherwise removal of dead air, of course)

hth

revek

Found it in the super WalMart today, here in NC.
Jackie
"Kingo Gondo" wrote in message
...
Now, THIS is a great product--much better than their "no sugar added" line
(with its reduced fat, it just lacked creaminess)--REALLY like ice cream.
Just got it down here (South Florida) this week (I think). Bring on the
Walden Farms chocolate sauce....



http://www.breyers.com/products/prod...rt&pageCount=1

Has anyone mashed down a rounded scoop to see how much it really is?
Jackie
"Jenny" wrote in message
...
Revek,

Well, people can do what they want, but I've gotten into more trouble
eating
ce cream than with any other food because it is so easy to go over the
portion sizes. I wasn't saying people shouldn't eat it, I was just saying
they need to be really aware about portion size. A half a cup of ice cream
is about 1/3 of what most of us scoop out when we're in an ice cream
eating
mood.

-- Jenny

168.5/137

Low Carb 9/1998 - 8/2001 and 11/10/02 - Now

http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean
How to calculate your need for protein * How much people really lose each
month * Water Weight Gain & Loss * The "Two Gram Cure" for Hunger
Cravings
* Characteristics of Successful Dieters * Indispensible Low Carb Treats *
Should You Count that Low Impact Carb? * Curing Ketobreath * Exercise
Starting from Zero * NEW! Do Starch Blockers Work?


"revek" wrote in message
...
"Jenny" wrote in message
...
The problem with this "carb smart" ice cream as with all "diet" ice
creams
is portion size.

Its a "problem" with anything. Portion size has always been screwed up.
Manufactured products on the shelves have teensy portion sizes, while
fast
food restaruaunts are massive.

Measure out half a cup of ice cream and you'll see what I mean. It's
tiny.

I've looked at the serving size in regular ice creams. It's the same,
1/2
cup.

Most people's eyeballed serving will be twice this, meaning a lot more
carbs, calories and for people with sugar alcohol intolerances,
intestinal
distress.

Mostly true. But this ice cream has half the sugar alcohols most other
diet
ice creams have. So even if a person doubles the portions, they're only
getting 6g, instead of 12 or 24, plus other carbs, if any (Blue Bunny no
sugar added Bunny Tracks has 20g for instance, of which only 7 are SA,
and
160 cals per half cup).

In any case, it is a great little product for those of us who can
indulge.

revek

revek wrote:

"Jacqueline Davidson" wrote in message
news:vGLcb.15697$AH4.7747@lakeread06...
Has anyone mashed down a rounded scoop to see how much it really is?
Jackie

checking...

I have two. One is like this:
http://tinyurl.com/opma (links to a picture on google images)

the other is like this:
http://tinyurl.com/opmn (another google images page)

Mine are not exactly alike, but close enough (I need a serial
camera-to-computer cable to get my camera working again or I'd have posted
pics of my own).

The larger, round version is half a cup per scoop. The slightly smaller
oval version makes about one third cup per scoop. (Mashed, packed or
otherwise removal of dead air, of course)

hth

revek

Okay, so assuming you don't smash or pack, and gobs aren't hanging
off the scoop, you'll have what is considered to be a serving size
or less in one scoop--and not smashing or packing will make it
look like more....
--
Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Revek,

I haven't seen or tested the Z-bars. Since I'm having to be very careful
with calories to maintain, bars are off plan no matter how they hit the
blood sugar. I'd rather save my calories for Lindt 70% one square of which
does not raise blood sugar but does great things for my overall happiness.
g

-- Jenny

168.5/137

Low Carb 9/1998 - 8/2001 and 11/10/02 - Now

http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean
How to calculate your need for protein * How much people really lose each
month * Water Weight Gain & Loss * The "Two Gram Cure" for Hunger Cravings
* Characteristics of Successful Dieters * Indispensible Low Carb Treats *
Should You Count that Low Impact Carb? * Curing Ketobreath * Exercise
Starting from Zero * NEW! Do Starch Blockers Work?


"revek" wrote in message
...

"Jenny" wrote in message
...
Revek,

Well, people can do what they want, but I've gotten into more trouble
eating
ce cream than with any other food because it is so easy to go over the
portion sizes.

Me too. I have learned more about portion size here than anywhere else.

I wasn't saying people shouldn't eat it, I was just saying
they need to be really aware about portion size. A half a cup of ice
cream
is about 1/3 of what most of us scoop out when we're in an ice cream
eating
mood.

Perhaps so. It looks like 1/2 cup equals one ice cream scooper scoop, to
my
naked eye. Before lowcarb, I could eat 4 or 5 of those, and now, 2
satisfy
me, and sometimes only one.

I have noticed that sugar is the defining quality in any sweet that makes
it
adictive for me. Sweet alone won't cut it-- it has to induce a bs spike.
Plus sugar has a underflavor that tingles a bit that no other AS has, not
even splenda. So while a bit of LC ice cream or chocolate is nice, it
doesn't grab me like the sugared versions do.

I've even thrown out some ice cream since LC because it sat so long in the
freezer it 'went funny'. In the old days, DH would have freaked over
that--
not only was it sacralige (sp) to thow it out, it was incomprehensible
that
it would last that long.

Have you tested the new Z-Bars, made with erythritol? Supposedly doesn't
raise the bs, but I'd like to have that tested, and I don't have a meter.
They are available in 7-11s.

from http://www13.netrition.com/lowcarbsu...itol_page.html

Erythritol is rapidly absorbed in the small intestine due to its small
molecular size and structure. Several clinical studies conducted in Europe
and Japan have shown that more than 90% of ingested erythritol is absorbed
and excreted unchanged in urine within a 24-hour period. This digestive
pathway allows less than 5% of ingested erythritol to reach the large
intestine and be fermented into volatile fatty acids or metabolized into
carbon dioxide. As a result, foods containing substantial amounts of
erythritol are very unlikely to cause gaseous and laxation side effects. A
recent clinical study concluded daily consumption of 1 gram per kilogram
body weight is well tolerated by adults as compared to sucrose containing
foods.
a.. Safe for people with diabetes: Single dose and 14-day clinical studies
demonstrate erythritol does not affect blood serum glucose or insulin
levels. Clinical studies conducted in people with diabetes conclude that
erythritol may be safely used to replace sucrose in foods formulated
specifically for people with diabetes. Of course, those with diabetes
should
consider the impact on their diet of other ingredients used in foods
sweetened with erythritol.

I would be very interested in your findings.

revek

Jenny wrote:
Revek,

I haven't seen or tested the Z-bars. Since I'm having to be very
careful with calories to maintain, bars are off plan no matter how
they hit the blood sugar. I'd rather save my calories for Lindt 70%
one square of which does not raise blood sugar but does great things
for my overall happiness. g

Gee, if you can find the 85% you might be able to get away with having 2
squares and double your happiness!! :-)