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Subject: trying to lose weight. . . but like "condiments"

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Dena User is Offline
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06/10/2008 2:11 PM Alert 
I really love steamed veggies, but i find them a bit bland without some spices. Can I use fat-free spray 'butter' on my veggies without consdiering it part of my fat blocks? Or fat-free half n' half in coffee?
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06/10/2008 11:26 PM Alert 
I do but others will tell you its unfavorable probably! To me, as long as its a little bit, its better to have a little more flavor and be able to continue eating this way. butter is 1/3 pat = 1 fat, so 1 pat would be 3 fats and I do that some times. Even Dr. Sears says you can eat 25% of your meal unfav.! Now you probably shouldnt do that every meal, especially if there is a concern about cholesterol, etc.. I'd check the butter spray for other things you shouldnt have like trans fats , etc. too. I'd just rather have the real thing, as in butter, than to mess with a spray.

AND, on counting them? I'd say it depends on how much you are using. If you're using 1/4 cup of FF Half and Half over the course of the day in your coffee then I'd count it somewhere as 1/2 carb and 1/2 protein blks. If we're talking a splash as in maybe a teaspoon or two each time and you only have a couple of cups of coffee.....then I wouldnt count it at all. Same with the spray, if you're using a teas. or two I'd count it as unfav. fat. If its just a light spray, I wouldnt count it.

These are, of course, only my opinions, as a Zoner not a professional!
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06/10/2008 11:28 PM Alert 
Dena, just thought of something else...........have you tried any of the Mrs. Dash seasonings? They can be sprinkled on the veggies for extra flavor too. There are several combinations but I like the Garlic Herb.
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06/11/2008 12:10 PM Alert 
Thanks Alene, I'll try the Mrs. Dash as well.
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