Almond milk the best on Dr Unwin low carb reverse Type 2 ?

[Louise Heys]

Hi.
I’m a newbie only diagnosed Type 2 few days ago and coming to grips with everything for a normal life with obvious changes . I love cafe culture and reading my book relax in coffee shops and upset my usual de caff skinny flat white is a no now . From reading, am I correct a flat white with unsweetened almond milk be ok ? I’m ok with food choices but will miss my flat white so much if it’s not possible

 

[Nicksellick]

Lactose free milk is roughly half the carbs of normal full fat milk. 2.6 as opposed to 4.7.
Also double cream is virtually carb free and delicious in coffee. You only need a tiny splash.
Good luck

 

[KennyA]

Google gives various figures for the carbs in almond milk, but they're all a lot less than cow milk.

I use cream at home (and when I can get it out) but normally have espresso/machiatto.

 

[becca59]

I have used organic soya milk at home, zero carbs.

 

[Rachox]

I use unsweetened coconut milk at home or more often drink my coffee black. However when I’m out I enjoy a cappuccino with either cow’s milk or coconut milk. I have always loved a cappuccino and coffee shop culture, so I was reluctant to change when diagnosed. I tested my blood glucose before and after drinking one and my levels stayed within normal limits. Maybe you could do the same with your flat white, there maybe no need to stop them. ️️️

 

[AllieRainbow]

At home I drink almond latte made with 450ml unsweetened almond milk. 0.9g carbs for the whole thing and no effect on BG at all. Tastes better than coffee with cream or a dairy milk latte. When I am out I either take my own in a flask or it is usually fairly easy to buy in a cafe.