decaffeinated tea ok?

[fatmia]

I am in the induction phase and really graving my cup of black tea in the morning. would it be ok if i had decaffeinated tea instead? with cream? The cream has 1.1 g of carbs.

[Georgiana]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

would it be ok if i had decaffeinated tea instead?

Yes.

with cream? The cream has 1.1 g of carbs.

1.1 g per what quantity? Is this heavy/double cream?

[millymoo]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

Let me know how you find cream in tea. I am a big tea drinker.

Can anyone let me know why caffeine is a no no on Atkins.

[fatmia]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

georgina 1.1 g per 100 ml/g of cream

Will do millymoo [lol im a poet!]

[fatmia]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

oh i forgot to say its 'jersey cream' extra rich double cream

[millymoo]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

too funny !! I can`t imagine tea with cream, I have to do a dash of milk .

[Georgiana]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

Can anyone let me know why caffeine is a no no on Atkins.

The explanation is in Chapter 11 of Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002):

"Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine. Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed."

Are you reading the book?

I have to do a dash of milk .

As you know, no milk on Induction.

I like cream in my tea.

[millymoo]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

Thank you, will give it a try. I am past Induction and have been trying to incorporate a little milk into my carb allowance.

I do decaf wherever possible for health reasons but was not clear on how it affected blood sugar.

[Georgiana]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

Oops! I didn't notice "Maintenance" in your profile. Sorry.

[fatmia]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

thanx guys.. eating eggs with a litle butter and cuppa tea with double cream yum

[millymoo]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

It`s ok, I have just joined and noticed that was an option to announce stage. New to this. Just changed it.

[fatmia]

Re: decaffeinated tea ok?

millmoo the tea tastes lovely. i bought really expensive cream though cos the cheap one used to cause the fat bubbles to swim on top of the tea yuck