Summer Low Carb Bootcamp - The Questions Thread

[BIWI]

If you have any questions, just ask them here. From experience, the chat thread moves so quickly, posters' questions often get missed.

Picking up on some that have already been asked today:

Can we eat dairy in Bootcamp?

Yes you can, but be aware that for some people dairy can impede weight loss. Butter is fine - you don't have to worry about that, and yoghurt is apparently better tolerated than milk, cream or cheese.

Cheese is a great low carb food and it's lovely to not have to worry about being able to eat it on the basis of it being a fat.

Milk can become quite carby quite quickly, so if you're having several cups of tea/coffee a day, you need to keep an eye on this. If you can, it's best to have your tea/coffee black - or to substitute cream (double) for the milk.

Cream can be used in cooking (always double, as it has a higher fat content), but again be aware that it might be an issue for you.

The best way to find out if it's a problem for you is to keep a food diary, and then you will be able to see the impact of dairy on your weight loss.

Biwi - I was not blind. I thought my yes were lying :) but no. I found balsamic vinegar with 0 carbs. It is not cheap tho. But delicious.

www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda-compare-prices/Oils_And_Vinegar/Mazzetti_Balsamic_Vinegar_of_Modena_Four_Leaves_System_250ml.html

Eglute - I really wouldn't believe that. Every source I've looked at says that Balsamic vinegar has carbs in it. And think about how sweet it is! Google 'how many carbs in balsamic vinegar' and have a look at all the different links.

And - balsamic vinegar is made from grape juice - this is why is it has carbs, unlike wine vinegar, which doesn't.

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena 4 Leaf (the leaf system is a measure of quality and sweetness) has 75.9g carbs per 100ml. So I really, really can't understand why the ASDA one says nil ...

Yeah.. That is strange.. I have got 3 leaves on mine and googled it and checked the label on the bottle that I have million times and it still said 0 carbs.. That is weird..

It has to be a mistake, surely?

But online and on the label..? That is unelikely.. I will investigate later when I have more time :)

Apologies for the dumb questions, but if something is carb free, then can we eat unlimited quantities of it?

I know this has been covered before but I searched and couldn't find it :
is coconut milk or cream better ?

I've been lusting after this recipe and wanted to check if I should adapt it

www.rivercottage.net/recipes/leeks-and-greens-with-coconut-milk/
thanks

colette

Blue Dragon Coconut Milk = 3.4g carbs per 100ml
Blue Dragon Coconut Cream = 1.8g carbs per 100ml

BUT BEWARE:

Blue Dragon Creamed Coconut = 22.1g carbs per 100g!

Cheese

You can eat as much as you like of anything that is carb-free. But - use your common sense! This isn't carte blanche to stuff our faces! Eat enough to satiate your hunger. Portion sizes will inevitably have an impact - especially as you get nearer your target weight.

Many thanks Biwi - huge differences!!
Dh uses creamed coconut in his prawn curry - just checked it is 22.8g per 100g, so will be substituting

BIWI thanks. I had a tuna salad at about half ten earlier, then got hungry, didn't have much in so made myself another tuna salad, so that two tins of tuna I've had today! Was an exception as I needed to so a shop.

Are we allowed to eat radish? I thought of adding it to my salad..

Hello! I've been reading this thread on and off for days. Fascinating reading! Can I join in?

I've been eating paleo for a while and am very happy with the results of that WOE but have recently injured my knee, which means I can no longer run (was doing about 40K/week). I can still brisk-walk comfortably though, so can get my cardio that way. Anyway, just wondering what would happen if I switched to a completely low-carb diet (instead of paleo) to maintain my weight...I don't want to lose but I also really don't want to gain any. Is this something you can do long-term without health implications? I have felt really great eating less sugar and carbs thus far and as I have a very strong history of diabetes/overweight in my family I want to be extra careful moving forward.

My other question is about plain, non-fat yogurt. Is that allowed on a low-carb diet? I have plain, fat-free Greek yogurt (all natural) which is delicious and very creamy, but has 6g carbs per serving. The only ingredients are skim milk and cultures. Any benefit to switching to full-fat as the carbs seem so low (and it's incredibly filling)?

TIA

Hi Maca! Of course you can join in.

I don't know enough about paleo, but I thought it was very similar to low carb? I can't see that there would be any health implications to switch from one to the other, although that is probably because I don't know enough about it. Why is this a concern? What do you think you will be adding/cutting if you make the switch?

Yes, plain yoghurt is allowed - but it has to be high fat on a low carb diet. The best buys are Total full fat yoghurt, which is 3.8g carbs per 100g, or one that Lidl sells (sorry, can't remember the name - it's a Greek one, name begins with 'e'), which is 3.2g carbs per 100g. Definitely worth switching to full fat - much nicer texture and fat is good!

re. shallots - some websites are showing them as much higher than onions see www.shallot.com/shallot-en/facts/nutritional-value.aspx or mfp
The packet I got from Asda says 14.1g per 100g !!
Are the small round ones different to echalion or banana shallots ?

info here

But I have no idea why ASDA's would be so high!

I have a packet of echallion shallots from Waitrose, and the back of pack info also says 3.3g, so I'm mystified!

Thanks for the reply and info Biwi. Paleo allows some carbs like sweet potatoes, a little white rice and occasionally beans/lentils for very active individuals and athletes. Although it is a low-carb diet, it's less strict and has less emphasis on Ketosis, I suppose. I'm having a little wobble about the fact that I can't run anymore...I'm really down about it and don't want to have to deal with weight gain on top of that, iyswim. Preventative action .

Well, Maca, if you switched to low carb you wouldn't be risking gaining weight, as it looks as if your carbs would be lower than if you're following a paleo diet.

And bummer re the running. I had to rest for 3 weeks recently because of an injury and it was frustrating as I felt I'd only just got going!

update -Asda echalion Shallots 8.4g .

I started yesterday I'm on nights so am only fitting in one meal a day and 2 litres of water during the night! I can't cook when I get home so would lie a yoghurt before I go to bed. What's the best one to buy in bootcamp? I'm going to tescos tomorrow on my way home.

Total full fat is the best. But if you only have a Tesco Express you'll find that they only stock the 0% fat one. So, if that's the case, buy that one and buy some double cream to mix into it. That way you will get enough fat.

Is there a flavour I can add?