Heavy Cream VS Half/Half

PAULAR42166 · 07-23-2008, 05:01 AM

Which one do you use/prefer? why ?
Thanks !

suzanneyea · 07-23-2008, 05:03 AM

I use heavy cream, no clue why, but I like it. I do not even know the difference between them.

coffeelover · 07-23-2008, 05:06 AM

1/2 and 1/2 - I use it to save calories since I have 3-4 cups of coffe or tea per day.

dointhis4me · 07-23-2008, 05:10 AM

I like hc better, 1/2 & 1/2 is less cals but I end up using way more of it then I do with hc to get my coffee to taste the way I want it too. I only have one (large) coffee a day though.

skaylarson · 07-23-2008, 05:27 AM

I do heavy cream as well. I think it's 0 carbs vs 1-2 for 1/2 and 1/2. I know it sounds silly, but...plus I can whip the cream if I'm really craving something sweet...also put a tbsp in my tea at night....

I've been doing this forever and do not find it stalls me (having my one 12 oz cup of joe with splenda, davincis and hc) and keeps me happy

we all want me to be happy in the AM

Each person is different with what triggers/stalls. you may have to try both

xbleedingxglitterx · 07-23-2008, 05:33 AM

I like heavy cream. NO real reason why though !

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 05:45 AM

Heavy cream. Tastes better. Has more fat, less carbs.

SugarFreeSheila · 07-23-2008, 05:47 AM

Carb-restriction is all the restriction I'll accept with this way of eating, so I decline to use a product that is lower-fat and therefore often higher in carbohydrates. This is my reason for using only heavy cream - and full-fat cheeses, not trimming the fat off my my meat ... the list goes on. While I don't force fat, I allow it like there's no tomorrow!

As for the differences in heavy cream & half-and-half:
Heavy whipping cream vs. half and half - Discuss Cooking Community

Here's a more thorough analysis!
Cream - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skaylarson

I do heavy cream as well. I think it's 0 carbs vs 1-2 for 1/2 and 1/2. I know it sounds silly, but...plus I can whip the cream if I'm really craving something sweet...also put a tbsp in my tea at night....

I've been doing this forever and do not find it stalls me (having my one 12 oz cup of joe with splenda, davincis and hc) and keeps me happy

we all want me to be happy in the AM

Each person is different with what triggers/stalls. you may have to try both

Heavy cream isn't 0 carbs-run your brand through a hidden carbs calculator. It runs about .61 carbs per tablespoon.

Darkfire · 07-23-2008, 05:57 AM

I use coconut oil now. For me it's just cream without the cow and color. I also don't sweeten my coffee.

For cooking, well I am not there yet. I'd prolly use homemade nut mylk.

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 06:27 AM

Fat is your friend.

Prairieprof · 07-23-2008, 06:36 AM

I prefer (organic!) half and half -- for just 1-2 carbs, I prefer to save the calories. And in my coffee, heavy cream tastes sort of oily to me, not "milky" enough. I used skim milk in coffee for many years, so I find half and half plenty rich! I buy hc on occasion to put over berries or make whipped cream, but I think of it as an occasional rather than daily food.

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 06:45 AM

I may switch to half and half to cut calories once I'm a skinny minnie like yourself. But for now, I need the fat to lose fat.

Sandi76 · 07-23-2008, 06:50 AM

I am a heavy cream gal. At first.. I HATED it. I didn't like the way it tasted, but now that I have gotten used to it, omg it's so good. I had to buy half and half when the store was out of HC once, and it just wasn't the same.

LoraJR72 · 07-23-2008, 06:51 AM

DB doesn't like hc and we only have h/h in the house. This is what I added to my protein drink this am.

coffeelover · 07-23-2008, 06:52 AM

I prefer to get my fats and calories from my food - not drink, but then I don't lose unless I eat 1500 cals or less per day.

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 06:55 AM

I luv hc but only allow myself 1/2 tbls a day and the rest of my coffee gets half n half to cut the calories.

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 06:55 AM

When I read that people have to limit their calories to something as low as 1500 a day, it just scares the crap out of me. I know I'm losing fast because I weigh so much. I just hope I never have to really start counting calories to lose. Right now, I'm losing on lots of fat and lots of calories.

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SashimiMark

When I read that people have to limit their calories to something as low as 1500 a day, it just scares the crap out of me. I know I'm losing fast because I weigh so much. I just hope I never have to really start counting calories to lose. Right now, I'm losing on lots of fat and lots of calories.

I did at first too but I have some health issues. Now I try to stay around 1700-1800 calories.

Gladsome · 07-23-2008, 06:59 AM

Heavy Cream.
It has fat and no carbs.
Once I started using it in my coffee, I noticed that I wasn't as starving during breakfast. I think the fat in it helps me in the AM. No stalling problems here with using it.

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gladsome

Heavy Cream.
It has fat and no carbs.
Once I started using it in my coffee, I noticed that I wasn't as starving during breakfast. I think the fat in it helps me in the AM. No stalling problems here with using it.

There's a lot of misinformation about heavy cream going on-it does have carbs. Run your brand thru a hidden carbs calculator. Most are around .61 carbs per tablespoon. So if you are eating a great deal of it the carbs can add up.

SashimiMark · 07-23-2008, 07:03 AM

Yeah folks, HC definitely is not 0 carbs. Please do not think of it as a free food.

Dreamchaser · 07-23-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisabinil

There's a lot of misinformation about heavy cream going on-it does have carbs. Run your brand thru a hidden carbs calculator. Most are around .61 carbs per tablespoon. So if you are eating a great deal of it the carbs can add up.

Lisa - I've never used a hidden carb calculator. So does that figure the exact carbs on anything that says 0 carbs by entering in the other nutritional information?

webcutie · 07-23-2008, 09:18 AM

Heavy Cream =

It is so thick and creamy and the taste is amazing! I always lick my tablespoon after I put it in my coffee... lol

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

Lisa - I've never used a hidden carb calculator. So does that figure the exact carbs on anything that says 0 carbs by entering in the other nutritional information?

Yes it uses this formula which you can use on any food

calories= carbs x 4 + protein x 4 + fats x 9

emeraldskye · 07-23-2008, 09:49 AM

I have both whipping cream and Coffee cream which is 18% milk fat. I prefer the coffee cream.

I must be grumpy today because it's driving me nuts that peeps keep saying hc has no carbs.

Dreamchaser · 07-23-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lisabinil

Yes it uses this formula which you can use on any food

calories= carbs x 4 + protein x 4 + fats x 9

What if it says 0 carbs though? Will it calculate the exact amount of carbs if the label says 0 but the actual carb amount is between 0 and 1?

ShapeUndefined · 07-23-2008, 10:04 AM

Note: Heavy cream does have carbs in it. Not a lot.

I use heavy cream only -- mostly to make cappuccino with. It turns out to be quite satisfying -- I rarely have more than one a day any more. I used to have at least two.

Also, Starbucks doesn't taste as good -- even with their whole milk. You can order it breve but they charge extra.

07-23-2008, 05:01 AM	#1
PAULAR42166 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 120 Gallery: PAULAR42166 Stats: 254/201.3/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Heavy Cream VS Half/Half Which one do you use/prefer? why ? Thanks !

07-23-2008, 05:27 AM	#5
skaylarson Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 447 Gallery: skaylarson Stats: 197/171/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: again on 12/31/07	I do heavy cream as well. I think it's 0 carbs vs 1-2 for 1/2 and 1/2. I know it sounds silly, but...plus I can whip the cream if I'm really craving something sweet...also put a tbsp in my tea at night.... I've been doing this forever and do not find it stalls me (having my one 12 oz cup of joe with splenda, davincis and hc) and keeps me happy we all want me to be happy in the AM Each person is different with what triggers/stalls. you may have to try both __________________ Sharon 197/171/150? 7/14/08: weighed in at 184. Back on induction 7/22/08: weighed in at 178 8/15/08: weighed in at 173 looking to hit that 171 and going from there!

07-23-2008, 05:47 AM	#8
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07-23-2008, 09:18 AM	#24
webcutie Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 31 Gallery: webcutie Stats: 146/142/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 14, 2008	Heavy Cream = It is so thick and creamy and the taste is amazing! I always lick my tablespoon after I put it in my coffee... lol Last edited by webcutie : 07-23-2008 at 09:19 AM.

07-23-2008, 05:03 AM	#2
suzanneyea Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	I use heavy cream, no clue why, but I like it. I do not even know the difference between them.

07-23-2008, 05:06 AM	#3
coffeelover Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 173 Gallery: coffeelover WOE: Atkins & watching calories	1/2 and 1/2 - I use it to save calories since I have 3-4 cups of coffe or tea per day.

07-23-2008, 05:10 AM	#4
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,750 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/172/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	I like hc better, 1/2 & 1/2 is less cals but I end up using way more of it then I do with hc to get my coffee to taste the way I want it too. I only have one (large) coffee a day though.

07-23-2008, 05:33 AM	#6
xbleedingxglitterx Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 43 Gallery: xbleedingxglitterx WOE: South Beach/Atkins Start Date: 06/23/2008	I like heavy cream. NO real reason why though !

07-23-2008, 05:45 AM	#7
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,640 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Heavy cream. Tastes better. Has more fat, less carbs.

07-23-2008, 05:57 AM	#10
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,097 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 300+/???/137 new scale le sigh WOE: Mostly Paleo/Atkins Organic Start Date: Once Again June 30 08	I use coconut oil now. For me it's just cream without the cow and color. I also don't sweeten my coffee. For cooking, well I am not there yet. I'd prolly use homemade nut mylk.

07-23-2008, 06:27 AM	#11
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,640 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Fat is your friend.

07-23-2008, 06:36 AM	#12
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 298 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	I prefer (organic!) half and half -- for just 1-2 carbs, I prefer to save the calories. And in my coffee, heavy cream tastes sort of oily to me, not "milky" enough. I used skim milk in coffee for many years, so I find half and half plenty rich! I buy hc on occasion to put over berries or make whipped cream, but I think of it as an occasional rather than daily food.

07-23-2008, 06:45 AM	#13
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,640 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	I may switch to half and half to cut calories once I'm a skinny minnie like yourself. But for now, I need the fat to lose fat.

07-23-2008, 06:50 AM	#14
Sandi76 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 494 Gallery: Sandi76 Stats: 230/216/180 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 15th 2008	I am a heavy cream gal. At first.. I HATED it. I didn't like the way it tasted, but now that I have gotten used to it, omg it's so good. I had to buy half and half when the store was out of HC once, and it just wasn't the same.

07-23-2008, 06:51 AM	#15
LoraJR72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fever Pitch City Posts: 2,923 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 138/???/127 - 5'6" WOE: CRON - Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition Start Date: August 26, 2008	DB doesn't like hc and we only have h/h in the house. This is what I added to my protein drink this am.

07-23-2008, 06:52 AM	#16
coffeelover Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 173 Gallery: coffeelover WOE: Atkins & watching calories	I prefer to get my fats and calories from my food - not drink, but then I don't lose unless I eat 1500 cals or less per day.

07-23-2008, 06:55 AM	#17
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,054 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	I luv hc but only allow myself 1/2 tbls a day and the rest of my coffee gets half n half to cut the calories.

07-23-2008, 06:59 AM	#20
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 214 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	Heavy Cream. It has fat and no carbs. Once I started using it in my coffee, I noticed that I wasn't as starving during breakfast. I think the fat in it helps me in the AM. No stalling problems here with using it.

07-23-2008, 07:03 AM	#22
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,640 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008	Yeah folks, HC definitely is not 0 carbs. Please do not think of it as a free food.

07-23-2008, 09:49 AM	#26
emeraldskye MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,576 Gallery: emeraldskye Stats: 301/185/135 Start Date: Recommitted June 24 2007	I have both whipping cream and Coffee cream which is 18% milk fat. I prefer the coffee cream. I must be grumpy today because it's driving me nuts that peeps keep saying hc has no carbs.

07-23-2008, 10:04 AM	#28
ShapeUndefined Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 63 Gallery: ShapeUndefined Stats: 214/203/180 WOE: High Saturated Fat Start Date: June 2008	Note: Heavy cream does have carbs in it. Not a lot. I use heavy cream only -- mostly to make cappuccino with. It turns out to be quite satisfying -- I rarely have more than one a day any more. I used to have at least two. Also, Starbucks doesn't taste as good -- even with their whole milk. You can order it breve but they charge extra.

07-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#29
SashimiMark MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 1,640 Gallery: SashimiMark Stats: 355/286.8/185 WOE: Low Carb/Carb Cycling Start Date: January 2008<