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is it allowed? I heard it helps you stay regular? just wanting to check if is ok?
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Loana (F) 30years old 5'7"
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Re: can we drink green tea?
Tea you brew yourself is fine. I believe green tea is caffine free, if not beware of stalling from the caffine. Remember anything you drink other then water does not count as water~Lauren~
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Re: can we drink green tea?
*Screaming*
Caffine stalls??? Thats just great! GRRRR.... I just looked at my tea that I brew and I have been drinking half water then half tea to get my daily dose of water and it is not caffine free.
That would explain why I am only loosing about a pound every other day on my extended induction, where I was loosing over a pound a day.
Well I guess it's time to pull out Mr. Woooooshie and toss out my tea Grrr.... I love tea.
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Re: can we drink green tea?
Does it? I drink green tea all the time. It is naturally low in caffine.Originally posted by pladd04
I thought the problem was, caffeine, as a stimulant, could induce insulin instability.
I do wonder why, however, Atkins Accel tablets contain caffeine - but then much of the later Atkins Corps output is suspect.
What say you, 2big?
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Here is the FAQ on the subject
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6749Last edited by Labarum; April 30, 2006, 02:23 PM.Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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Re: can we drink green tea?
Thanks everyone.. will get one decaffeinated... so like if I have the big bag of splenda.. does one teaspoon count as 1 of my 3 daily sweetners right?Loana (F) 30years old 5'7"
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Re: can we drink green tea?
You can have green tea.. Its low in caffeine but a glass is still 30mg. If you get decaf it goes down to 2mg.
Green tea also stimulates the metabolism but only by a bit so you might not notice it....
I use it because it can help CUT my appetite which is REALLY nice late at night when I'm craving a bad snack.
Also.... caffeine only stalls SOME people. I'm on extended induction and added it with my latte in the morning and I'm still loosing...
Your mileage may vary........
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Thanks Kevin I still need to go buy some!Loana (F) 30years old 5'7"
been married for 10 years to the love of my life
Mom of 3 boys
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Re: can we drink green tea?
I have been drinking Chai green tea (hot) with 1/2 packet of sugar sub. and 1/2 tsp. of dry creamer. I tried to knock it out all together (just in case) but I am sure that it's better then my coffee. I seem to be doing ok so I'm going to continue. The only down side to this is I'm fighting myself to get down the 64 ozs. of water. But with ketosis breath I have to drink something other then just water all day.Priscilla
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Re: can we drink green tea?
Only water counts as water. Anything else you drink should be in addition to that. What about floating a slice of lemon or cucumber in your water? That's allowed and some people find it helps them get the water down. Why are you using dry creamer? I know it sounds weird, but I drink heavy cream in my tea, whenever I occasionally have tea. You don't need much but the cream is allowed whereas the non-dairy stuff isn't. You can also buy decaf tea if you find regular tea stalls you.Female, 46yrs, 5'3"
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Re: can we drink green tea?
The tea company Twinnings makes decaf green tea, as do a handful of other companies. I'm trying to be a purist, and the Dr. recommended avoiding caffeine. As far as those supps. with caffeine, Atkins nutritionals makes a lot of stuff that goes against much of the previous advice given by the Dr. so I just try to avoid it in general. It sucks the first few days but i got over it.
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I have no problem drinking my water thnak goodness.. as I am breastfeeding my son I am constantly thirsty and drink on average at least 150oz a dayLoana (F) 30years old 5'7"
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In regards to green tea and decaf vs. caf..... They say that for some reason you lose all he benefits when you go decaf. Don't know why... it's just what they say.
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