Can i drink milk when doing Atkins?
Not in the Induction phase. Milk is not permitted because it contains too many carbohydrates, including lactose, a natural sugar. If you’re craving milk, try diluting heavy cream with water, as a substitute. Although cream is almost 100% fat, it does contain some lactose, so most people need to limit their intake to a maximum of 120ml daily to lose weight. (Be sure to count the carbs.) If you’re not losing weight as quickly as you’d like, limit cream intake to no more than 50ml daily. When you are maintaining your weight, you can drink moderate amounts of whole milk.
