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  • #31
    Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

    Originally posted by Desertthorn View Post
    There was a big debate on this forum a few years ago if cocoa was legal, the powdered form. Some said that it was a spice and hence legal, others say no way.
    As much as I respect 2Big's knowledge, I disagree about cocoa. I used to take for granted the fact that it's a spice... but the spices I can think of are stuff that was simply dried and ground. This is not the case for cocoa powder, which is why I do not consider cocoa to be a spice.

    In any case, chocolate is a problem food for many... whether it's hot chocolate or baker's chocolate. My advice is that people avoid it during Induction. Dr. Atkins wanted us to use Induction to break our addiction to chocolate (among other "goodies").

    cocoa powder is considered a spice by the Atkins books written while Dr Atkins was alive
    Could you please back this up with references?
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    • #32
      Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

      You can also try 'lemon water' which is hot water + fresh lemon juice + sweetner if u need it. great cleansing kind of drink and recommended for first thing in the AM before you eat anything else.
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      • #33
        Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

        Oh, you can also sprinkle a dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder (baking kind) on your coffee/decaf, even add a tiny amount of vanilla extract just for a treat.
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        • #34
          Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

          Originally posted by Georgiana View Post
          As much as I respect 2Big's knowledge, I disagree about cocoa. I used to take for granted the fact that it's a spice... but the spices I can think of are stuff that was simply dried and ground. This is not the case for cocoa powder, which is why I do not consider cocoa to be a spice.

          In any case, chocolate is a problem food for many... whether it's hot chocolate or baker's chocolate. My advice is that people avoid it during Induction. Dr. Atkins wanted us to use Induction to break our addiction to chocolate (among other "goodies").

          Could you please back this up with references?
          Was it 2big?? I think I asked her once and she was pretty much with you on that subject. Anyway, it doesn't matter, everything in moderation....



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          • #35
            Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

            Originally posted by soon2bslim View Post
            You can also try 'lemon water' which is hot water + fresh lemon juice + sweetner if u need it. great cleansing kind of drink and recommended for first thing in the AM before you eat anything else.
            Hot lemon water is great for keeping you "regular." That cup in the morning often gets things moving.
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            • #36
              Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

              Originally posted by Desertthorn View Post
              everything in moderation....
              As long as it's on the Acceptable Foods List.

              cocoa powder is considered a spice by the Atkins books written while Dr Atkins was alive
              So do you have a reference for this?
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              • #37
                Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                In addition to lemon tea, ginger tea or cinnamon tea is good too. The bonus with cinnamon tea is that it is naturally sweet (and helps control blood sugar). I just toss cinnamon sticks into a pot with water, bring it to a boil and simmer them for about 15 minutes (makes the house smell good too!) Don't add cream to the cinnamon tea, because it loses the natural sweetness
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                • #38
                  Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                  Beef broth with a dash of tabasco is nice.

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                  • #39
                    Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                    Originally posted by Georgiana View Post
                    As long as it's on the Acceptable Foods List.

                    So do you have a reference for this?
                    Did I post that?



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                    • #40
                      Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                      desserthorn - you did here
                      Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
                      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/1161517-post19.html


                      I had to look at this thread wondering how a thread on hot drinks got so long. But now I see - you guys got into the cocoa debate. That explains things
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                      • #41
                        Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                        Oh, I did, didn't I . LOL.
                        I love the idea of hot lemon also. I use to drink hot lemonade when I had a cold, but thats to much lemon for induction..



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                        • #42
                          Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                          I drink green tea with lemon which tastes nice just as it is. Is supposed to be an aid in weight loss too=)

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                          • #43
                            Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                            I never thought about sipping on broth either--- good idea!!!! I miss having "soup" so easily from a can as I don't have time to make my own. I think the broth would help this, my favorite part about soup is the sipping
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                            • #44
                              Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                              Originally posted by Siccaluvn View Post
                              I never thought about sipping on broth either--- good idea!!!! I miss having "soup" so easily from a can as I don't have time to make my own. I think the broth would help this, my favorite part about soup is the sipping

                              soup is easy and takes maybe a half hour....take broth, add whatever type of meat you want (or leave it out), add vegetables and cook until everything is tender.....I love soup and have it often because it's easy.
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                              • #45
                                Re: Hot drink for induction phase?

                                I enjoy White Tea! It has more antioxidants than green tea! And a milder taste
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