meat vs cheese question

Laughing Cow · 08-20-2004, 05:58 AM

Hi, Why is it that we are told to limit cheese to 4 ounces a day when we can have meat with no limit? Also cheese is limited on so many variations on this site. Thanks, Elaine

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-20-2004, 09:08 AM

All cheeses have some carbohydrate content. The quantity you eat should be governed by that knowledge. The rule of thumb is to count 1 ounce of cheese as equivalent to 1 gram of carbohydrate. Note that cottage cheese, farmer’s cheese and other fresh cheeses are not permitted during Induction. No "diet" cheese, cheese spreads or whey cheeses are permitted. Individuals with known yeast symptoms, dairy allergy or cheese intolerance must avoid cheese. Imitation cheese products are not allowed, except for soy or rice cheese—but check the carbohydrate content.

During induction, you can consume three to four ounces daily of the following full-fat, firm, soft and semisoft aged cheeses, including:
cheddar
cow, sheep and goat cheese
cream cheese
Gouda
mozzarella
Roquefort and other blue cheeses
Swiss

08-20-2004, 05:58 AM	#1
Laughing Cow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 406 Gallery: Laughing Cow Stats: 237/125/110 Ht. 5' WOE: Meat/Egg fast Start Date: Aug. 1998	meat vs cheese question Hi, Why is it that we are told to limit cheese to 4 ounces a day when we can have meat with no limit? Also cheese is limited on so many variations on this site. Thanks, Elaine

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08-20-2004, 09:08 AM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	All cheeses have some carbohydrate content. The quantity you eat should be governed by that knowledge. The rule of thumb is to count 1 ounce of cheese as equivalent to 1 gram of carbohydrate. Note that cottage cheese, farmer’s cheese and other fresh cheeses are not permitted during Induction. No "diet" cheese, cheese spreads or whey cheeses are permitted. Individuals with known yeast symptoms, dairy allergy or cheese intolerance must avoid cheese. Imitation cheese products are not allowed, except for soy or rice cheese—but check the carbohydrate content. During induction, you can consume three to four ounces daily of the following full-fat, firm, soft and semisoft aged cheeses, including: cheddar cow, sheep and goat cheese cream cheese Gouda mozzarella Roquefort and other blue cheeses Swiss