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Old Wed, Jan-08-03, 18:35
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Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145 Female 5' 3"
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Location: Michigan
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Hi Jessica!

If you're unsure of how many carbs and which types of foods you should have on induction, you may want to go back and re-read the chapter on induction again. If you've misplaced your book, you can also get the information at Dr. Atkins' website: www.atkinscenter.com but here's a few things that you need to be aware of:

Carbs should be kept at no more than 20 grams per day during induction.
Cream is limited to no more than 2 fluid ounces (1/4 cup) per day on induction.
Cheese is limited to no more than 3-4 ounces a day on induction.
Artificial sweeteners are limited to 2-3 packets a day on induction.
Nuts are not allowed during the induction phase.

If you're having a hard time telling how many carbs are in which foods, you can register for free at www.fitday.com and put in what you ate for the day to see how you're doing. Many members find that it's a very useful tool to help them keep on track. HTH
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