The Truth About Sugar Free Candy and How It Keeps Us Fat
Sugar free candy has become extremely popular over the last few years. People have been buying them in bulk at health food stores and candy manufacturers have had to change their formulas to meet the demand. One of the most popular of these products is Jolly Rancher. We asked John Parks, Marketing Manager for Hershey to give us his thoughts on why sugar free candies are so popular. Here is what he said:
"Hershey's sugar free candy - Jolly Rancher is a favorite of kids and parents alike. Kids love the variety of flavors and the fact that they don't consume as many calories as traditional candy. Parents appreciate the healthier alternative that their children are eating without any additional fat or calories. Size: 3.6oz Bag with the following ingredients: Natural and Artificial flavoring, artificial and natural flavor, isomalt, poly-glycol syrup. Contains 2% or less of the following: Malic acid, artificial coloring (red 30, blue 1, purple 5), natural flavor.
The candy is predominantly monounsaturated fat free. Our calculations put g net carbs (foods with no calories) at only 0 g fat for each bag of candy. Since most candies are fairly dry, we don't see much of a change in total calories consumed. In addition, most candy doesn't contain sugar--and there are very few desserts that use sugar as an ingredient. This makes them ideal for people on reduced-calorie diets.
These sugar free sweets also vary greatly in quality. Some brands of healthy sweets may use natural sweeteners instead of high fructose corn syrup as the stabilizing agent. For example, our favorite Dr. John's VB 8 oz can of Vanilla Whey Protein drinks contains a blend of whey protein concentrate, corn syrup, vanilla, and milk.
The amount of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol in any given product will depend on the brand you buy and how it's prepared. The more sugar used to prepare the product, the more saturated fat, and trans fat it contains. Some brands, like Reese's Nutrageous, contain zero grams of trans fat, making them a good choice for people watching their fats. There are some brands, like Nature's Sunshine NutraSweet Baked Tarts, that use partially hydrogenated vegetable oil as a stabilizer. Since the product has no sugar, it contains fewer calories and doesn't contribute to rapid weight gain.
If you're trying to lose weight, these sugar-free root beer floats and other sugar free candy bars are a good option. They'll provide you with a small amount of carbs and keep your sugar cravings at bay while helping you stick to your diet. They're also much easier on your stomachs than traditional snacks, allowing you to munch less without getting sick. Choosing the right kind is important though. The cheaper varieties will usually have more empty calories and zero g net carbs, while the more expensive varieties are made from all-natural sweeteners, have zero g fat, and are packed with vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
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