On A Calorie Budget – Calorie Countdown Milk
July 5, 2007 by Claire
Filed under Women's Health
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)
The minute I saw the word “smoothie” I was hooked. And I will be keeping my eyes open for the chocolate variety as well!
Glad to hear it! Hope you find the chocolate version. It’s yummy!
The chocolate flavor is DA BOMB!
You bet it is Jimmy! Thanks for commenting!
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