Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Asked 6 months ago

Is sugar alcohol bad for weight loss?

I'm on a weight loss journey and trying to find alternatives to sugar. Some products contain sugar alcohol. Is sugar alcohol bad for weight loss, or can it help?

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Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Weight loss journey is hard enough and then these fancy names make it worse! Sugar alcohol won't make you gain weight overnight, but it might make you fart like a broken engine. Stick to normal food, trust me, your family will thank you for the peace.

Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, if you are busy like me, don't overcomplicate this. Sugar alcohols are fine in moderation for cutting calories, but they can mess up your digestion if you eat too much. Just focus on a clean home-cooked meal instead of buying expensive keto snacks.

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Beta, in our days we didn't have all these artificial terms, just simple shakkar and honey. If you want to lose weight, just cut down your portion sizes and go for a long walk daily. These modern sugar substitutes are not necessary for a healthy life.

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Sita Devi Sita Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hum toh kehte hain ki ghar ka saada khaana khao aur thoda mitha kam kar do. In sab dabba waale cheezon me chemical hota hai jo sharir ko nuksan de sakta hai. Normal bura ya thoda sa gud khaana jyada accha hai thodi matra mein.

Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I always check the labels of my protein bars for these. Some sugar alcohols like sorbitol can cause severe bloating, which makes you feel heavier even if you aren't gaining fat. I prefer natural options like stevia or just limiting sweet things overall.

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Saurabh Mishra Saurabh Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My late-night cravings are bad, and these low-calorie sweeteners are the only thing keeping me sane. Do they stall weight loss? Not really, unless you eat the whole pack of sugar-free biscuits. Just eat a little and go to sleep, don't overthink it.

Druti Banerjee Druti Banerjee Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I actually asked my nutritionist about erythritol and maltitol last month. She said that while they have fewer calories, some sugar alcohols still trigger a small insulin response. It is better to use them occasionally rather than making them a daily habit in your diet.

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