Cream and Half-n-Half Question

[hamoverfist]

Hello all...new to the forum and Atkins. I started induction a couple days ago and read that cream and half-n-half was acceptable, but has carbs. Could someone please tell me how many carbs in a tablespoon of cream and a tablespoon of half-n-half? It's sort of hard to measure the half-n-half in my decaf Americano...any tricks or suggestions there?

Thanks!

Tom

[Elizellen]

Re: Cream and Half-n-Half Question

Cream is OK but half'n'half is not for on induction as it contains milk so would be reintroduced in the 2nd level/rung of OWL.

The carb count for cream would vary from brands I expect - the one I use (double cream called heavy cream in USA) has 0.4 carbs per tablespoon.

You will see from the allowed list that the limit for cream is 2-3 tabelspoons a day on a regular basis, with a mention of now and again being able to use more (up to 6 tablespoons) under the special category section if it does not affect your weightloss and you are not eating the other foods mentioned there (it is an 'either/or' situation)

[hamoverfist]

Re: Cream and Half-n-Half Question

hmmm...guess I will have to adjust that. Can that kick you out of ketosis? Do I have to start over?

[liv]

Re: Cream and Half-n-Half Question

Not you should be good. Just fix the problem and continue the journey.

[Fancy1952]

Re: Cream and Half-n-Half Question

Oh dear, I use half & half in my decaf coffee! Guess I'll switch to cream, which, incidentally, is totally fine with me! Thing is, both have the same carb grams listed per tablespoon, that is, 1. But, I love cream.

Suzanne

[rosewood513]

Re: Cream and Half-n-Half Question

I made a fish with butter, oil (any) white fish some spices of your choice, saute with butter and oil and then a touch or cream. Heaven! Still on track.

[liv]

Re: Cream and Half-n-Half Question

Are you the same person as hamoverfist. I am confused.....