Question 1

can i eat watermelon if im on a sugar-free diet.?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: Watermelon is almost entirely sugar and water!

Question 2

what can happen if i chew too much sugar free gum?

Accepted Answer

Not too much.: Chewing too much gum can be unhealthy for your jaw joint and jaw muscles. Always chew in moderation and definitely keep staying away from the non sugar free gums.

Question 3

please tell me if i should give up sugar free gum?

Accepted Answer

Moderation.: Sugar free gums are not always so healthy, and truth be told they may not even truly be sugar free if you look at them for a biochemical perspective.  So they're OK on occasion, but don't overdo it.

Question 4

is sugar free redbull bad for my health? i have around 5/6 a day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anything in excess can cause problems. Redbull has a lot of caffeine. It is not recommended that anyone have that many highly caffeinated drinks.

Question 5

looking for sugar free diabetic desserts. where would i find some?

Accepted Answer

Any diabetes: Web site or cook book. Remember, it's not sugar but total calories that's the problem. Some items are "sugar free", but still high in calories and should be limited or avoided entirely.

Question 6

what food should i avoid when im on a sugar free diet?

Accepted Answer

Low carbs: Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Use whole grains. Avoid sodas, alcohol &amp; junk carbohydrates.

Question 7

wanted to know if i can eat sugar free gumballs with braces?

Accepted Answer

Not smart: Braces make it harder to remove the bacteria that convert sugars into acids which in turn cause tooth damage.  Hard candy (with or without sugar) cause physical damage to the braces, causing them to dislodge from the teeth.  This requires repair and extends your time in braces.  Hard candy bends wires, causing teeth to move out of position, extending time in braces. Nothing hard/sticky/chewy.

Question 8

i want to make a sugar-free pie that's also diabetic-friendly. if i use lucuma powder as a sugar swap, would that work from a diabetic standpoint?

Accepted Answer

Lucuma sweetner: There are other ingredients that are an issue with diabetics like the pie shell and the pie  substance - is it apples, blue berries or pumpkin? You could make a crustless pumpkin pie which would be less carbohydrate . Some sites do have crust but the slice and the diabeitic has to monitor carbohydrate intake A carbohydrate serving for diabetic is 15 grams and with crust it is usually about 20 gram

Question 9

can sugar free sweetner increase weights?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Depends on the total calorie count, fat and carbohydrates.  But answer is yes if the other things i mentioned are significant.

Question 10

is sugar free candy healthy to eat?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Sugar Free does not mean free of calories, and sugar free candy generally is made with sugar alcohols.  Sugar Alcohols are poorly and incompletely absorbed by the intestines, so eating a lot will give you bad gas and diarrhea.  Taken in moderation, sugar free candy is better for your teeth than regular candy, and is a useful tool for diabetics and people on low carbohydrate diets.

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