I keep finding dif. views on whether coffee has carbs. I don't think it does, or my bg meter would reflect it. Anyhow, I laughed when I read the interview with Karen, and she said she thought it was so "butch" to drink the coffee plain. When I was 12, my uncle let me help in his garage - I wanted to be like those big, competent guys, so come coffee time , it just seemed too wussy to ask for milk or a soda. So grabbed the big thick china mug, and didn't like it at first, but soon adjusted. I still don't use sweeteners, but a touch of cream is mighty fine. Bill