Sugar-free food misconceptions 1, the concept: In fact, “sugar-free” is a convention in the commercial publicity of enterprises, its concept is vague, individual enterprises play word games, trying to exaggerate the literal meaning of “sugar-free” to mislead consumers. In fact, “no sucrose” is not equal to no other monosaccharides (glucose, etc.) or disaccharides (maltose, etc.). According to the national “pre-packaged special dietary application food labeling general rules”, “no” is not absolutely no meaning, its requirements are solid or liquid food content of not more than 0.5g per 100g or 100ml, that is. If a product is labeled “sugar-free”, then the content of disaccharides (such as sucrose, lactose, maltose, etc.) or monosaccharides (such as glucose, fructose, etc.) must meet the above standards. 2, Note: When buying, pay attention to the ingredients list A whether there are other sweeteners instead of sucrose, glucose, etc. such as: xylitol, maltitol, saccharin sodium, etc. B according to international practice, sugar-free food is no sucrose (cane sugar and beet sugar) and starch sugar (glucose, maltose, fructose) sweet food but sugar-free food can contain sugar properties of the canteen alternatives. At present, in China has been approved for inclusion in the use of health standards for canteen substitutes only maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol. 3, processing: A test: it is best to do a test beforehand when choosing sugar-free food. In the case of normal blood sugar, refer to the lowest blood sugar between meals, and measure blood sugar between half an hour and one hour after referencing, to verify that there is no effect on blood sugar before continuing to refer. B. Remember: Even “sugar-free” foods should not be consumed in unlimited quantities. C Calculate: For diabetics, the calories from both “sugar-free” foods and supplements should be included in the total daily calorie intake. Also monitor blood sugar. Can diabetics take protein powder? In the diabetic diet, the key is to control the total number of calories consumed per day, not the type of food. For a balanced nutrition in the body, it is better to eat a variety of foods. Protein powder is safe to take, but it is important to control the amount and calculate the daily amount of protein powder into the total calories of the whole day. Protein powder is mainly protein, and 1g can release 4 kcal. If you eat 50g of protein powder a day, you should eat 50g less flour food when you eat your main meal, so that the total calorie intake is balanced and your blood sugar will not fluctuate. Note: For those who have proteinuria or elevated blood creatinine, protein intake should be limited, otherwise kidney damage will be accelerated.