How many grams of carbs can I eat in Induction and where do they come from?
So why can’t you have a slice of bread or even a peanut butter cup if you stay at 20 grams of Net Carbs. There are two reasons this won’t work. First, Atkins is designed to prevent blood sugar levels from spiking and overproducing insulin, which helps convert carbs to body fat. Second, Atkins stresses the consumption of nutrient-dense carbs. The roughly 12 grams of Net Carbs in a slice of whole-wheat bread will likely spike your blood sugar, plus keep you from eating sufficient vegetables full of vitamins and minerals. Once you’re close to or at your goal weight, you may be able to occasionally enjoy whole-grain bread, but that peanut butter cup just doesn’t make the grade.
