How to count fiber in low carb diet

Using net carbs is helpful, but just think about your intent. If you're abusing the "net carb" concept in order to eat a lot of things that you know you shouldn't, the results won't be there. I use them sparingly, maybe a low carb wrap for a breakfast burrito or something.

Also, regarding shakes: Check out the IsoPure zerocarb. Very tasty, and great for avoiding carbs and getting protein.

No, I'm not doing any of those substitute products, just want to know what to do with veggies etc when it says 5g carb, 2 of which is fiber. Trying to get the carbs as low as possible.
Wanted to know about Quest bars which are 21g carbs 17 of which are fiber. Using them now to get the fiber and it is a chance to have a "sweet" treat.

I did buy the pineapple, orange banana Isopure. Mind you I like juices full of kale, and beet juice straight up etc. and usually like things others find disgusting. I don't expect much from health foods, so I'm usually happy enough. Must say this drink actually made me sick. It got better when I diluted it with more water and I'm going to try it with diet, 5cal juice drinks (V8 Splash etc)

Will keep using it as it fits the need, but will give it up if it keeps making me sick afterwards.

Thanks for the feedback.

Mitzi

Your going to think I have nothing better to do than poo poo your posts. Which is partly true, but as a new dieter I am interested. Regarding carbs, you are right, cheese and eggs and meat, damn, sneaky little carbs.

I eat lots of celery, kale and romaine. Blend that stuff in a blender and down the hatch it first thing in the morning. I would hazard to guess that you can eat as much celery kale and romaine that you can stomach and not go over 40 net carbs.

Right now the only things I eat out of a can are tuna/salmon.....and beer fine I will have a beer.

My concern with the "sweet treat" is that I cannot handle that. You may be different. I'd eat a whole box of them quest bars.

Also this.

http://www.meandmydiabetes.com/2011/11/03/net-carb-vs-blood-sugars-...

which seems to suggest that quest bars, for whatever reason, cause an insulin response in some people, maybe it is the protein. FWIW a1/4 of an apple has 5 net carbs. Also it is sweet as candy corn when you only have a bit every couple days.