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is half and half allowed? (instead of cream in coffee)
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half and half usually contains more carbs than heavy cream. If it were me, I'd use heavy cream and try diluting it with water.
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Do you prefer Half-and-Half over heavy cream because of the taste/texture, or is it because you are trying to cut fat? If it is the latter, please remember that cutting fat is not what the Atkins lifestyle is about!
(The Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution book goes into the how's and why's in much more detail.)
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Re: can i?
Half & Half is about 1 carb per 2 Tablespoons. In the book it says "3 ounces of unsweetened heavy cream" is allowed so if you're going to use Half & Half I would try to stay under 2 Tablespoons throughout the day. I strongly recommend using heavy cream though. Also in the same section it says "But be aware that these foods (there was some others mentioned) occasionally slow down weight loss in some people, and may need to be avoided in the first two weeks. If you seem to be losing slowly, moderate your intake of these foods." That's on page 129 paperback version of DANDR 2002.Hope that helps!
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The "3 ounces of heavy cream daily" amount is listed in the Special Category Foods list. Foods in that list are known to stall or slow weight loss in some people and might need to be avoided during the first 2 weeks. However, heavy cream in 2-3 tablespoon amounts are allowed daily.~Megs~
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