Ottawa area LCers : Canada Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

#121 ^

Sun, Dec-07-03, 12:51

Froufie

Senior Member

Posts: 300

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 220/182.5/145 Female 63 inches

BF:alot!
Progress: 50%

Location: Up there in Canada!

For mildwild,

Yes I believe there are sugar alcohols in the ketogenics muffins. Nutrient info as follows:

Carbs - 11
Dietary Fibre - 6
Polydextrose - 1
Mannitol - 4

I also agree that sugar alcohols can affect blood sugar and should be counted - in this case each muffin would be around 5 carbs if you do not deduct the sugar alcohols.

Froufie

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#122 ^

Mon, Dec-08-03, 13:57

mildwild

Senior Member

Posts: 109

Plan: healthy eating/water/walk
Stats: 163/155/120 Female 5'4 and 1/2

BF:?/28%/20%
Progress: 19%

Location: Quebec Canada

hi froufie, thanks

#123 ^

Tue, Dec-09-03, 10:23

corel

New Member

Posts: 1

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 200/179/160 Male 5'8"

BF:
Progress:

Low carb tortillas?

Looking for a local source of Low Carb Tortillas.... Anyone?

I found "Gingerale, Rootbeer, Cherry cola etc. (all splenda) in Ogdensburg NY (40 minutes from Ottawa).
Local grocery store there sell "Waist Watchers" brand POP and it's cheap.

Atkins Morning Start Breakfast cereal has not been available yet due to lack of bilingual labelling, but sndcanada.com is selling it online cheap and thier prices are good too! (2 day shipping as well!)

Thanks all for the postings!

#124 ^

Wed, Dec-31-03, 14:53

Ottawa

Senior Member

Posts: 818

Plan: PP/Atkins/Transformation
Stats: 305/264/220 Male 70 inches

BF:
Progress: 48%

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Hello from another Ottawan

I normally post/moderate on a Protein Power forum but was pleased to find an Ottawa LC discussion thread that listed local resources..

I have found some LC resources in town and add them here.

Golden Flaxseed at any Bulk Foods store. $37.50 for 50 lbs. It is almost 0 carb compared to regular flaxseed and I use it in shakes, cereal, etc..

Davinci SF Syrups at Morrella Trading on Back St near the River. Only 6 Davinci flavors left and teh Oscars are sweetened with aspertame. When these run out they will not be replaced.

GNC on Bank as mentioned previously. They really expanded their line over Christmas. They carry Maltitol sugar crystals as well but cannot carry Xylitol or Malitol except as an ingredient.

Herb & Spice on Bank (Low carb bread (3 grams/slice)

Costco – Odessy bars at 23.69/12 (half of GNC price)

I'll check back looking for resources and am looking for other sources for Davinci SF Syrups, and other liquid sweeteners. I get FiberFit (concentrated liquid Splenda, 0 carbs) and SF Honey (thick Malitol Syrup, 0 carbs) sent up from the States but would like to find a local supply.

#125 ^

Thu, Jan-01-04, 22:31

bigben

New Member

Posts: 3

Plan: Atkins and Zone
Stats: 190/185/180 Male 6' 2

BF:
Progress:

Location: BC

Castus coming to Ottawa

I just found out that the leading US Low Carb retailer, Castus Low Carb Superstores, will soon be opening stores in Ontario, and I think with a store in Ottawa in the near future. I understand they have now sold over 40 franchises in the States - their prices are terrific and should only get better as they get bigger. I'm hoping to see them out here on the West Coast as well.

#126 ^

Sat, Jan-03-04, 18:07

Ottawa

Senior Member

Posts: 818

Plan: PP/Atkins/Transformation
Stats: 305/264/220 Male 70 inches

BF:
Progress: 48%

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Sweeteners

Thanks for the info on Castus Low Carb Superstores. Even though there is a blossoming market for LC products, there are so many things missing that any new outlet always brings something new.
I miss some of the American products still not allowed here in Canada.
Buying from the States usually requires an intermediate contact and a hefty broker fee at teh border.
Delivered costs are approx. ...
Liquid Splenda (FiberFit) $10.00 / bottle
SF Honey (From Spring Tree in US Super Walmarts) $8.00/bottle
Xylitol Crystals (works out at $25-$27 3 lb. Cannister) if ordered directley fronm Utah).
If anyone is aware of any other way to get these products from a Canadian supplier, I would like to know.

Last edited by Ottawa : Sat, Jan-03-04 at 18:09.

#127 ^

Sat, Jan-03-04, 23:50

bassgirl

Registered Member

Posts: 40

Plan: keto
Stats: 148.8/135.4/125 Female 69"

BF:
Progress: 56%

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Hi everyone! I'm in Ottawa too.
There was talk of running in the first few posts. I've decided to start running again (after not for a LONG time) I'm quite slow, but if anyone wants a running buddy, let me know

I don't use many "low carb" foods since I have to maintain a low fibre diet (doc orders) so I usually stick to the basics - meat, eggs, fish, and WELL cooked vegi's.

Anyone ever thought of having something like a once a month meetup at a coffe shop, or something?
I'm fairly new to Eastern ON, and don't know many people.

#128 ^

Sun, Jan-04-04, 07:47

Ottawa

Senior Member

Posts: 818

Plan: PP/Atkins/Transformation
Stats: 305/264/220 Male 70 inches

BF:
Progress: 48%

Location: Ottawa, Canada

"Anyone ever thought of having something like a once a month meetup at a coffe shop, or something?"

I would be up for a monthly meeting and noticed that some of this group met last year. I would find it an interesting meeting to discuss local resources and food prep ideas. This forum or thread is sparsely visited so it would have to be planned a few weeks or even a month in advance.

I live central and have a vehicle so am pretty flexible on location.

Last edited by Ottawa : Sun, Jan-04-04 at 07:48.

#129 ^

Wed, Jan-07-04, 10:23

jbelfoi

Registered Member

Posts: 35

Plan: my own
Stats: 150/115/? Female 63

BF:
Progress: 67%

Location: canada

I would also be interested in meeting once a month. I think it would be great to discuss tips and recipes.
Julia

#130 ^

Wed, Jan-07-04, 10:29

bassgirl

Registered Member

Posts: 40

Plan: keto
Stats: 148.8/135.4/125 Female 69"

BF:
Progress: 56%

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

I'm going to start a new thread called "Ottawa meetup" that way we can organise this kind of stuff without having to go through 9 pages of posts.

#131 ^

Mon, Jan-12-04, 07:07

jeepclub

Registered Member

Posts: 33

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 235/165/180 Male 68 inches

BF:
Progress: 127%

Quote:

Originally Posted by richster01

Just a recap. I scanned over some of the posts in this group and compiled the following. If anyone has anything to add, feel free to make an addition

Natures Care Health Products 210 bank-bars, shake mixes, baking powders
Granny's Natural Food Emporium-300 Eagleson Kanata-Keto-Katsup
Kardish-Atkins bars, peanut butter cups, syrup, baking powder, SF raspberry
Syrup

Shoppers drug mart-Atkins bars
Natural Food Pantry-126 York-Atkins bars, Atkins syrup
Rainbow foods-1487 Richmond Road
Nutrition House-L/C shakes, Whey Gourmet, Interactive products
Loblaws Superstore-Atkins bars, Morning Bars, PC Mild Buffalo wings
(0.2carbs per 2-3 wings), Timid Chicken wings (0 carbs), P.C Mayo (0 carbs)
Costco-Cyrville Rd-Atkins bars ~ 29.99 a box
GNC- Stevia (liquid and powder), bars and shake mix
Pharma Plus (Carlingwood)-Pork Rinds
Pharma Plus (Billings)-Sweet 'n' low Chocolate Syrup at 2.99
Natures Own-Keto katsup, bars and shake mix
Market fresh Kanata-L/C Betty's Bread (4g per slice)
Sobey's "Our Compliments Creamy Garlic Dressing" 0.23 g per tbsp, 1.99 per
bottle
Loblaws-Hollywood Light Bread 5g per slice, No-Sugar ice creame(Legend)
Farm Boy- Betty's Light Bread
Mother Hubbards (Greenbank Sq)-Atkins Maple Syrup.
Zellers (O'Connor)-Porky's Pork Rinds
400 Cumberland -Grandads Pork Rinds
Ceci-Cela Smoke Shop-50 O'Connor-Grandads pork Rinds regular and bbq
Loeb-diet orange crush and diet crème soda

Perhaps a new thread with all this info would be good? I went to Ogdensburg on the weekend, and the Price Chopper had alot of the ATkins stuff, BBQ sauce, ketsup, salad dressings, bake mix, chocolates, bars, Bryer's Carb-Sense ice cream, low carb pasta and low carb bread.

#132 ^

Mon, Jan-12-04, 19:30

Froufie

Senior Member

Posts: 300

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 220/182.5/145 Female 63 inches

BF:alot!
Progress: 50%

Location: Up there in Canada!

Thanks for the Ogdensburg info!!! I myself was thinking a trip over the bridge might be worth it - might wait for better weather tho!

Froufie

#133 ^

Tue, Jan-13-04, 06:53

jeepclub

Registered Member

Posts: 33

Plan: Atkins
Stats: 235/165/180 Male 68 inches

BF:
Progress: 127%

Quote:

Originally Posted by Froufie

Thanks for the Ogdensburg info!!! I myself was thinking a trip over the bridge might be worth it - might wait for better weather tho!

Froufie

I think the bars were cheaper at the Walmart then the PRice Chopper.

#134 ^

Thu, May-13-04, 14:51

dustbunnie dustbunnie is offline

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Posts: 12

Plan: atkins diet plan
Stats: 230/222/180 Female 5'11"

BF:
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Hello ottawa lc ers
I went to costco and picked up geni soy bars. when i came
home and looked closer i noticed iy said 12g maltitol/glycerin
blend, but they claim only 2.5g impact carbs. this can not be right, sincerly, dustbunnie (gerri)

#135 ^

Sun, May-16-04, 07:25

Angeline

Senior Member

Posts: 3,423

Plan: Atkins (loosely)
Stats: -/-/- Female 60

BF:
Progress: 40%

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Does anyone know where I could find Bob Mill's Vital Wheat Gluten flour in downtown Ottawa. I am going to run out soon and would miss my own home-made lowcarb bread.