So... I went to eat lunch with my fiance'

[ams0929]

...and low and behold I had salad with ranch dressing because it is usually very low carbs....

After I was finished I said I wonder what kind of Ranch that was... I asked the waitress and she said they made it this morning and its made with buttermilk... I think I crapped in my pants....

Is this usual that ranch is made with buttermilk?? Should I be worried?

I just got back on track today cutting out gum and diet drinks... now I can't even have the salad at my favorite rest. in town!!!!!

[not2late]

Re: So... I went to eat lunch with my fiance'

Yes. The original Ranch Dressing was a buttermilk base with herbs.

Chalk this up to learning experience and be sure to ask questions before you eat.

[boonie stomper]

Re: So... I went to eat lunch with my fiance'

Go ahead and have your salad. Limit the amount as specified by Atkins for induction, and count the carbs in your allowed 20 grams total.

Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 packet • 2 oz • 56g

Amount Per ServingCalories

290Calories from Fat 270% DV*

Total Fat 30g46% Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 25mg8%

Sodium 580mg24%

Total Carbohydrate 3g1%

Dietary Fiber 0g0%

Protein 1g2% Vitamin C 0%•Calcium 4%Iron 0%Unofficial Pts: 8

Percent of Calories from:

Fat-93.1% Carb-4.1% Protein-1.4%

http://www.dietfacts.com can give you more info as well as www.fitday.com

[ams0929]

Re: So... I went to eat lunch with my fiance'

Good... maybe I didn't blow it all to heck...

I was not very happy about it when she told me. I guess I will stick to plain grilled chicken or beef when I head out to eat from now on. Sometimes this diet can be difficult especially when you are going out to eat. I don't remember it being this hard last time around.

[not2late]

Re: So... I went to eat lunch with my fiance'

Just remember, you aren't limited to salads. Depending on how you budget your veggies, you can choose to have your "salad" list veg for supper and have the "other" list veg for your lunch.