protected carbs??

Kimber · #1 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 09:04 AM

Hi all,
I have recently discovered Dreamfields Pasta. All pastas to date for me (wholewheat, whole grain, soy, veggie, etc..) have sent my numbers way up but Dreamfields has what they call "protected carbs" and I can eat a real serving (not just one third cup, which is about 6 noodles) of one cup dry pasta and only get 5 carbs

I wondered if anyone else has any info on what a protected carb is. Dreamfields' website only says it is a trade secret. I am curious because if they can do it for pasta, can't they do it for other foods too? It doesn't make my numbers go up, it tastes great, it doesn't upset my insides, it seems to have no down side, ...Hmmmm, this is new.
Kimber

Funnygrl · #2 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 10:05 AM

I checked the website. 2oz has 42 grams of carb, 5 of which are fiber. I would therefore bolus for 37 grams of carb. I really find it hard to believe that the who 5 grams of digestable carb is anything but a sales pitch. I really suspect you'll still see a significant blood sugar raise.

CaptainMike · #3 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 10:17 AM

Mendosa has a fair bit of info on Dreamfields on his website. It really does seem to work for me as well, with +2 hour readings of 120-130 as opposed to 180+ with regular whole wheat or even wheat and soy pasta. I have had it spike my numbers once, out of around 20 times of testing after eating it. I have also read that if you overcook it or cook it IN a sauce the 'protected' carbs become unprotected. They have actually done something (proprietary) to the carbohydrate molecules themselves to make them less digestible. They claim a clinically tested GI rating of 13. It makes me a bit 'windy' and causes some intestinal distress for my wife, to the point where she won't eat it, so I just cook two seperate batches.

wiseguy · #4 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 10:19 AM

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I checked the website. 2oz has 42 grams of carb, 5 of which are fiber. I would therefore bolus for 37 grams of carb. I really find it hard to believe that the who 5 grams of digestable carb is anything but a sales pitch. I really suspect you'll still see a significant blood sugar raise.

The Dreamfields claims are for real. This is science, not hype. Unless you extremely overcook it, a two ounce (dry weight) serving provides only 5 net carbs. I eat this pasta on a regular basis and it has very little affect on my BG levels. I know of others who experience the same results.

Funnygrl · #5 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 10:22 AM

Fiber is the only kind of carb your body truly can't digest, other carbs will digest, all be it slower, but will digest.

Cyborg · #6 (**permalink**) 05-27-2007, 10:47 AM

I know a type 1.5 that only takes lantus at night (still honeymooning). He says he can eat Dreamfields without much impact while other pasta shoots up his bg. Never tried it myself...

NoraWI · #7 (**permalink**) 06-02-2007, 07:26 PM

I've tried them cooked per their instructions and also undercooked. They don't work for me. Dreamfields have now come out with lasagna noodles, too. Pity! But I can't deduct fiber for dosing purposes either, nor eat anything with sugar alcohols. They all spike me.

shockme · #8 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 08:21 AM

i've been wanting to try it-but-does it taste the same as "regular"pasta?!trish

cheryl · #9 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 10:18 AM

I have no problem with any pasta's at all, I eat one cup bolus for 40 carbs and stay very very level.....Now find me a good rice I can eat and we will talk

Cheryl

Kimber · #10 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 11:00 AM

Shockme,
Dreamfields tastes exactly the same as regular pasta to me. I just count a serving as 5 carbs and it doesn't make my numbers do much of anything!! Now if only they could make "protected carb pizza"!!!
kimber

BriOnH · #11 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Funnygrl

I checked the website. 2oz has 42 grams of carb, 5 of which are fiber. I would therefore bolus for 37 grams of carb. I really find it hard to believe that the who 5 grams of digestable carb is anything but a sales pitch. I really suspect you'll still see a significant blood sugar raise.

I agree but it seems that everyone who is trying it attests to is only being 5g.

Did the website say what a protected carb is and how it is protected? The 37g of carb I would imagine has to hit the blood stream at some point.

jerryn · #12 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 04:18 PM

Wow.. you mean I can actually eat shrimp scampi made with this stuff and not worry about my glucose spiking over 180?

wiseguy · #13 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BriOnH

I agree but it seems that everyone who is trying it attests to is only being 5g.

Did the website say what a protected carb is and how it is protected? The 37g of carb I would imagine has to hit the blood stream at some point.

This will answer all your questions Dreamfields Pasta, Healthy nutrition frequently asked questions

BriOnH · #14 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy

This will answer all your questions Dreamfields Pasta, Healthy nutrition frequently asked questions

OMG!!! I have tried that!! My mom and dad use that pasta sometimes!

I am sorry, and it's just my opinion, but I think it tastes terrible. When they come to visit me or I them, they know not to use it around me!! My dad swears it tastes just like regular pasta, but I for sure notice it tastes nothing like good pasta.

someone · #15 (**permalink**) 06-03-2007, 08:36 PM

I don't remember what brands I have tried, but when I was on NPH/Humalog, I tried a couple and thought they were all horrible.