On A Calorie Budget - Calorie Countdown Milk
When I started low-carbing, I received a tip from low carb guru Jimmy Moore about a low-carb milk by the brand Hood. Originally called Carb Countdown, it’s now called Calorie Countdown (to appeal to a wider audience, I suppose).
Well, with only 45 calories and 3 grams of carbs per cup, this milk is a great substitute for regular skim if you’re watching your calories. It’s fat free and the taste is great - pretty much the same as skim milk. I use it to mix with tea and protein drinks, and sometimes by itself if I’m not hungry in the morning.
You can find this in most grocery stores - here in East Tennessee, I buy it at my local Kroger. They also make a chocolate variety that is delicious, although I can’t seem to find it anymore, and a 2 percent reduced fat version.
Tip - try mixing it with ice and fruit to make a great smoothie!
Claire
(image from the Hood website)
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6 opinions for On A Calorie Budget - Calorie Countdown Milk
She Who Loves to Shop
Jul 5, 2007 at 4:20 pm
The minute I saw the word “smoothie” I was hooked. And I will be keeping my eyes open for the chocolate variety as well! :)
Claire
Jul 5, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Glad to hear it! Hope you find the chocolate version. It’s yummy!
:)
Jimmy Moore
Jul 6, 2007 at 12:48 pm
The chocolate flavor is DA BOMB! :D
Claire
Jul 6, 2007 at 3:49 pm
You bet it is Jimmy! Thanks for commenting!
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Sep 30, 2007 at 1:34 pm
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john
Jul 20, 2008 at 11:10 am
i dont do the carb thing but i do love the milk substitute , between diet and hard exercise ive lost 130lbs so far and it is a great tasteing alt to milk
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