Notes from a carb-free life
I just finished eating breakfast. I had an omelet with eggs from Windmist Farm, fresh shitake mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, Italian pecorino cheese studded with truffles, and I finished it off with some truffle oil. On the side I ate several sweet, local strawberries. It was heavenly. The funny part about this is: I am on a diet and have just hit the 10-pound weight-loss mark.I have not dieted in years, probably because I have been unsuccessful in the past. Also because I have made friends with the extra 15 pounds I carry around and we are mostly at peace with our love-hate relationship. Also, because I am a much kinder and more patient person when I am not on a diet and this is much appreciated by my husband, who doesn’t seem to notice my extra pounds.
Even though the Atkins diet came out decades ago, I never tried it and never really thought about trying it until I hit a major birthday lately and realized that the longer I waited to part ways with my extra weight, the harder it would be to do it. So, I bought the book.
The basic premise of a low-carbohydrate diet is that you stay away from starches and sugars and instead you eat more protein, fats and plenty of non-starchy vegetables. No potatoes, pasta, rice or other grains. No pudding, cake or candy. The basic philosophy is that by eating more protein and fat, the body turns to burning its stored fat for energy instead of using the newly consumed carbohydrates. I’m not a scientist, but it seemed plausible so after reading the book, I began my quest to lose 17 pounds.
A couple of things have happened in the weeks since this process began. One is that I am steadily losing weight – about three pounds a week. Another is that I have been forced to read every label when I shop to look for hidden carbs, so I have become a more informed consumer. Prior to this endeavor I had no idea how many carbs were in various foods I typically eat and I have been amazed to see how many products, like condiments, even cold cuts, contain sugars and starches that significantly bump up the carb count.
When I first started this diet I had a couple of bad days. When we went to the Yankees-Red Sox game at Yankees Stadium I walked the entire circumference of the concourse – twice – to see if I could find something allowable. Not being really familiar with carbs at that point, I had to guess in most cases. But the interesting thing about being in a New York City food venue is that they must post calorie counts alongside each menu item. So I know that a jumbo popcorn is 2,310 calories and a Nathans hot dog logs in at 350. Burgers come in at about 700 calories depending on what is on them. I finally settled on a plain corned beef sandwich (450 calories), but only ate half, and I had a beer (220 calories) just because I was in a ball park and really wanted a cold one. I got in a good, long walk while reading each menu, so I didn’t feel too guilty. The good part of having a bad day is that on the next day I just re-read my allowable foods list and resume the battle.
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The good part of having a bad day is that on the next day I just re-read my allowable foods list and resume the battle. Being on a low-carb diet has made me a more adventurous cook. I have been experimenting with alternative flours like soy,
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Protein: 21g – 20g
The vitamins/minerals are somewhat similar in these two drinks and can be found on the Nutrition Facts on the cans. The biggest difference is that Slim Fast Low Carb has about 73% more calories and 70 more Fat calories per drink.
The taste, which I was concerned about when I order my first case of 24 drinks, is similar with the main difference that the Slim Fast Low Carb has a smoother, creamier texture. I experimented with adding about 80 calories of cream to a ZOIC drink and it definitely acquired a smoother, creamier texture. The overall taste of both drinks, in my opinion, is a good taste; but not a great taste. I would give these products a 4.5 rating if I could.
The Slim Fast Low Carb drink with its extra 70 more calories from Fat seems to satisfy my hunger perhaps 30 minutes longer than the ZOIC drink (without any cream added). ZOIC’s package states “meal complement & snack replacement” not a meal replacement; in other words, it seems logical that one would add a small portion of other healthful food to make it a meal.
Both drinks refrain from adding any sugar or sugar alcohols (make sure you are comparing Slim Fast “Low Carb” and not other Slim Fast drinks which do have sugar added). Both drinks are free from Trans Fat.
I like to use both drinks to give me variety in taste and calories. The ZOIC drink at only 110 calories is a good choice when I want less calories and less fat calories; perhaps, when a planned meal time has to be pushed back in time by a couple of hours. If I need something to skip a meal, then I will usually choose Slim Fast Low Carb.
Both of these “Low Carb” drinks are good to have on hand in the refrigerator, so you can choose 110 or 190 calories versus some other super-sized 500 plus calorie item that may be in the refrigerator too.
This shake tastes better than any other low carb shake I have tried; it’s smooth and creamy and sweet. I’ve tried Atkins (expensive and not very sweet) and ESA shakes (thin and not very sweet) and I prefer this product. Unfortunately, Amazon is the ONLY place I can find these so when they run out I’m screwed. I don’t understand why this product is so hard to find especially since it is infinately better than it’s competition.
Protein: 21g – 20gThe vitamins/minerals are somewhat similar in these two drinks and can be found on the Nutrition Facts on the cans. The biggest difference is that Slim Fast Low Carb has about 73% more calories and 70 more Fat calories per drink.
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