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I have a new dietary discovery that has me more excited than anything since low carb itself. I have, for two weeks, been taking gelatin as a supplement. Just plain gelatin, the stuff you'd find in a box labeled "Knox" or similar at your grocery store. (Gelatin is available from CarbSmart here.)

PerfectSweet Xylitol Sweetener 8 oz. Bag - MANUFACTURER OUT OF BUSINESS IN 2006

OhYeah! Protein Wafers by ISS

Expert Foods not/Starch Food Thickener - Small Size - 24 servings - manufacturer out of business - We suggest you try some of these other low carb thickeners.

Quick & Thick Low Carb Food Thickener and Texturizer - 65 serving 6 oz. bag by Totally Supreme

Nutrition Kitchen - MANUFACTURER OUT OF BUSINESS

NexGen Muffins from NexGen Foods - MANUFACTURER OUT OF BUSINESS

NexGen Foods - MANUFACTURER OUT OF BUSINESS

In the Belly Fat Cure and other low sugar diet plans, getting your sugar grams as low as possible is very important. It is also important to eliminate artificial sweeteners in your diet. This leaves only a few options, mostly stevia and sugar alcohols. While I had used sugar alcohols on Atkins years ago, I had never heard of Stevia. In the beginning I used Stevia sweeteners in lots of things, as I was getting rid of the taste of sugar. Now, though, I really only use it in my hot teas or in some iced teas when I am out. I carry a little "sweetener bag" in my purse and always have them handy!

Let's talk a little about vitamin A. Vitamin A is important stuff, but it's a bit complex. Vitamin A is essential for your health, but because it's a fat soluble vitamin and can be stored in your body, it's possible to get too much. It also comes in a couple of forms, both with their virtues and their drawbacks.