Forums: Main Kickstart Forum: Allowed Foods
Created on: 01/19/13 04:58 PM Views: 209 Replies: 5
Newton Joined: 01/19/13 Posts: 2	Allowed Foods Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 4:58 PM Newton: I have just joined the kickstart program and have a few questions that I haven't been able to find the answers to. Are these things allowed in the program? Cafine-free soda, honey, sweetener, coconut milk, decafinated coffee or coffee with cafine
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1190	RE: Allowed Foods Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 5:17 PM Hi and welcome! Good questions! 1. Caffeine-free soda - yes, allowed, although drinking calories is not recommended in general. It's very easy to over-consume liquid calories, never a good thing when those calories are nutrient-poor, such as those found in sodas. 2. Honey - this is not vegan, so no; it's also a nutrient-poor, calorie-dense product so be careful. 3. Coconut milk - not a low-fat food at all. I would avoid this all together, especially if your concerns include weight loss, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer prevention. 4. Coffee - yes, allowed, in either form. In terms of the Kickstart program, watch what you add to it. You wouldn't want to accidentally drink your calories (see #1). Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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Newton Joined: 01/19/13 Posts: 2	RE: Allowed Foods Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 5:32 PM How about the artificial sweeteners. Are they allowed? Thank you
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1190	RE: Allowed Foods Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 5:43 PM Allowed. Although, as a health advocate, I'm not a huge fan of its artificial-ness. Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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lindaglcpa Joined: 03/31/12 Location: Washington Posts: 20	RE: Allowed Foods Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8:37 PM You might want to try Stevia in place of artificial sweeteners.
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lindaglcpa Joined: 03/31/12 Location: Washington Posts: 20	RE: Allowed Foods Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8:38 PM You might want to try Stevia in place of artificial sweeteners.
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