Sat, Nov-17-07, 11:55
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Senior Member
Posts: 244
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Plan: Protein Power
Stats: 216/166/150
BF:45%/33.5%/28%
Progress: 76%
Location: CNY
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I drink kefir all the time...it's a major component of my morning hazelnut mocha shake.
It has fewer carbs than milk because of fermentation and evaporation (ie, it's thicker than milk). And like greek style or strained yogurt, it has more protein per ounce than milk, too.
I count it as commercially labeled, which is 1g carb and 1.5g protein per ounce (Lifeway low fat plain...I can't find the full fat version around here, and my life is too hectic to make my own.)
I do think the probiotics it contains contribute to a healthier digestive system...but I don't subtract any of the listed carbs because of 'lactose being eaten by the fermentation process' (the reason given for the yogurt advantage.) I just incorporate it into my shakes, cooking and baking, as a nice protein hit at a lower carb cost.
Mileage will vary.
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