I'm going low carb

[Cliff Hargrave]

2.4 carbs per bottle. It will take some getting used to, but I think I can manage.

[Rasputin]

I haven't tried the MGD Ultra, but I occasionally have been known to drink Michelob Ultra, which has ~3g/bottle. It really isn't too bad.

I'll have to give that a try next time I go to the store.

[Cliff Hargrave]

I think I like Mich Ultra a little better on taste. They are both a little better with a small lime wedge squeezed in it. I am just drinking the 64 for the total calorie count. I may go back to Mich ultra after this six pack is gone.

[WhiteBeltJones]

Holy carp you guys. Are you serious? That's not beer. That's a crime against the art of brewing.

I'd rather drink a small amount of real beer than a large quantity of canoe beer. Drink water if you're thirsty.

[Rasputin]

You can adjust to just about anything. When you are trying to stick to 30-50g of carb a day, and for example an Anchor Steam has 16g in each one, that's a lot to give up.

[Abbax8]

Dave,
What are thoughts on Peanut Butter and Yogurt, two of my favorite foods.

Dennis

[Cliff Hargrave]

My favorite lately is Landshark but it's 150 calories and 13.4 gr carbs. I can drink a lot more 64s for that.

[Webmaster]

MGD Ultra I have not tried, but I hate all things Miller. Mich Ultra (regular and Amber) I have tried, and they are only marginally palatable. I'd honestly rather drink water

[Rasputin]

Peanut Butter:
This one depends on who you ask. Peanuts are a legume, and so they tend to have more Omega-6 PUFAs, more carbohydrates, and more phytates (http://livefitblog.com/2009/09/23/are-phytates-in-food-dangerous/)(anti-nutrients) than tree nuts.

But they are also a decent source of protein, and natural peanut butter (no sugar or hydrogenated oils) is handy and quick when you can't throw together a real meal.

I eat peanut butter. I put it in my low-carb fudge (peanut butter, protein powder, heavy cream, truvia). I give it to my kids. It's probably fine. I do pour off the separated oil from the top since it is likely to go rancid sooner, being exposed to oxygen like it is. It may likely be oxidized before it even arrives at your house, due to storage and the heat treatment it receives in packaging.



Yogurt is another interesting question. The Acidophilus bacteria supposedly does a good job of converting most of the lactose in the milk into lactic acid, which effectively removes the carbs from the final product. The yogurt manufacturers don't reflect this for some reason if you look at the nutrition information listed on the back of the container.

Add to that the fact that most yogurts are low-fat, which is ridiculous because the milkfat is completely harmless and makes it taste really good. It also blunts the insulin spike which might result from digestion of any remaining sugars and the milk proteins.

Then you have the HFCS that commercial yogurts add to sweeten it. You end up with a product with zero fat (which your body desperately needs) and high in fructose and glucose (which you get plenty of).

If you can find an unsweetened yogurt which contains only milk and live active culture, your body will thank you for it. If it is full fat as well, more's the better. Smash up some berries and throw in some truvia or splenda and you have a pretty rocking treat.

[DragonMind]

Dannon makes a low carb yogurt that is marketed as Diabetic Friendly. 3g per serving so just add some fresh strawberries or blueberries.

Making your own peanut butter isn't difficult and you won't believe the taste difference.

[Abbax8]

I have literally lived on Peanut Butter at times in my life. I found through trial and error that it keeps my blood sugar rock solid. I currently buy a store brand that tastes great to me. It probably has a few bad things in it though.

As far as yogurt, I am a huge fan of Probiotics and have been so long before they became so popular. I am convinced that Probiotics are a remedy for some arthritis ills, again personal experience.

I am still trying to adjust to low carb. I can go below 50 gms for a few days, maybe 4 or 5, but I really like bread, ice cream and such.

Dennis

[De_Franza]

While it's sort of an "it thing" right now, Greek yogurt really is very good. It's strained, or something, so it's very thick, like a thick sour cream, and has more protein than regular yogurt. (probably accurate to say it has less water, but same difference).
So a plain greek yogurt is very yummy and full of protein. a nice tart flavor, rounder than most plain yogurts on the American market, which can be a little sour tasting in my opinion.

[Rasputin]

I have literally lived on Peanut Butter at times in my life. I found through trial and error that it keeps my blood sugar rock solid. I currently buy a store brand that tastes great to me. It probably has a few bad things in it though.

If it has Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil listed, do yourself a favor and get a new brand. Trans Fats, even if they perform mystical mummery and say it doesn't have any on the nutrition label, are bona-fide boogeymen. They incorporate themselves in your cell membranes in place of saturated fats and cause a number of reproducible problems.


I have literally lived on Peanut Butter at times in my life. I found I am still trying to adjust to low carb. I can go below 50 gms for a few days, maybe 4 or 5, but I really like bread, ice cream and such.

Bread: (http://www.naturesownbread.com/NAT_Varieties/Variety.cfm?CategoryID=100&ProductID=14)

Ice Cream: (http://www.breyers.com/products/carb-smart-ice-cream.aspx)

Such: (http://www.lowcarbspecialties.com/)

Although a Paleo approach will serve you better in the long run, doing low-carb with the occasional crutch is better than the SAD.


While it's sort of an "it thing" right now, Greek yogurt really is very good. It's strained, or something, so it's very thick, like a thick sour cream, and has more protein than regular yogurt. (probably accurate to say it has less water, but same difference).
So a plain greek yogurt is very yummy and full of protein. a nice tart flavor, rounder than most plain yogurts on the American market, which can be a little sour tasting in my opinion.

FAGE (http://www.fageusa.com/products.aspx#/products/classic)is my favorite. I tasted it plain and went Mmmmm. I gave a small spoonful to the wife (who is a picky supertaster) and she went BLAAAAA and tried to scrape off her tongue. Eh.

[Bruno@BS]

I am still trying to adjust to low carb. I can go below 50 gms for a few days, maybe 4 or 5, but I really like bread, ice cream and such.

Dennis

I hear you :)

2 slices of bread with some chocolate sprinkles in between is my favorite evening snack. That said, I leave bread and other carbs alone whenever possible. Despite not reaching < 50 gms on a daily basis, my carb intake is WAY lower than it used to be. It's somewhere between 50 and 150 on average, and I do notice the difference.

And of course, my wife is really good at baking cookies. I like cooking, she likes baking. So whenever she has made a batch, I haven't the heart to tell her that I am not going to eat them. And they taste just too damn good :)

[Abbax8]

Dave,

Sorbitol in the ice cream makes it a No go for me. The stuff is toxic. My wife's neuropathy goes nuts with just a drop of it.

Dennis

[Rasputin]

Then you are in luck. Try making the ice cream I described in my blog entry. It's really best if you eat it fresh out of the ice cream maker, but I feel confident in saying that you won't miss sugar after you try it.

[DragonMind]

Dennis,

Even better than the Nature's Own Bread is Pepperidge Farm Carb Style at 5g/carb/slice. Since you're in PA, I see that Wegman (https://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10052&productId=364170&catalogId=1&krypto=QJrbAudPd0vzXUGByeatog%3D%3D&ddkey=http:ProductDisplay)'s carries it.