[ariesdragon]

Thanks! Some good ideas.

Btw - I decided against the nuts even though I do believe the key reason is the portion control problem for most people.

I also think that Atkins bans soft cheeses during induction because most brands are thickened with carbs. For example, most ricotta cheeses have at least 5g carbs/serve. I found an organic all natural brand that had 1g/2oz! I also found a coconut milk that had less than 1g carbs per 1/3 cup. THEN I discovered an amazing tasting 'dessert': Mix 4oz ricotta with a couple tablespoons coconut milk (I used lite) and a sprinkle of splenda - this would satisfy anyone who loves coconut. Perhaps the carb count is a tad too high (about 3g carb/serve dependng on how much you make) for induction but it would be great for OWL or if your were really craving something sweet and luscious during induction.

Yes - I stocked up on some high quality goodies yesterday - good cheeses, organic meats, avocados, mayo etc and am all set to enjoy induction.

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