Do you count carbs for spices? : Atkins Diet Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

#1 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 06:16

MyJourney

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Do you count carbs for spices?

I was wondering how many people counted carbs for spices.

I almost always forget to add them to my fitday but I usually try and keep my carbs at around 18 or so to give those extra couple of hidden carbs room.

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#2 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 07:01

justcindy

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No, I have never counted them~

#3 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 07:06

nowonder

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Ever since I found out that garlic powder has 6 carbs per tablespoon, I've been counting spices too.

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#4 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 08:06

4beans4me

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I allow myself enough room for *extras*

#5 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 08:57

judyr

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I really wanted to mark two. I also leave room for "hidden" carbs.

#6 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 10:08

Maamel

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Same here...don't count them but always leave room just in case ...!

#7 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 11:47

cherper

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where can u find out the carb count of all spices??

#8 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 12:28

Kaillean

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I count real garlic cloves, but nothing else. I just make sure to use spices moderately.

#9 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 14:45

gilibel

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Cherper, go to www.fitday.com. They list all spices as well.

I used to be totally anal the first 2-3 months, and counted EVERYTHING, incl "a pinch of dried chili pepper".

I'm not that rigid anymore, though...

#10 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 15:08

Dee30

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Garlic powder. Thats the only one I pay attention to.

#11 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 17:45

LadyBelle

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I was shocked when I found out how many carbs cinnimon has. I love the stuff. I decided not to count the carbs though because I felt that would be just one more then for me to obsesse over, and I'm already too intense on some things.

#12 ^

Thu, Jan-22-04, 21:12

djcarbno

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I really started counting spices when I was looking at fitday and saw that garlic powder has carbs and I was using it on just about everything! So I have since changed to garlic salt -using sparingly. Since I am only on my third week I count everything - I am sure it will wear off sooner or later!

#13 ^

Fri, Jan-23-04, 15:29

Hilary M

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Heck no. That's just way too much for me to worry about!

#14 ^

Sat, Jan-24-04, 00:11

Dewi

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I use spices in moderation if I am not sure of the carb count.

#15 ^

Mon, Jan-26-04, 13:34

lisam33

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If I use a larger portion that I am actually bothering to measure out (tablespoon, teaspoon, even half teaspoon), then I will count it. But if its just a sprinkle I don't count it but I usually leave 2 to 3 grams of my carb allotment for those kind of carbs.