Carb Counts for Dairy

When it comes to dairy, the higher fat content items are usually lower in carbohydrates then their low fat counterparts. With cheeses like cottage and ricotta, make sure you scan the labels - as there seems to be a lot of variation between brands. Whilst milk isn't high carb, it does add up and thus is usually omitted on a low carb diet, especially in the early days. Don't be afraid to use cream instead for beverages such as coffee, as a little goes a long way and the rest can be replaced with water. Milk is another that varies between brands, so if you use milk scan those labels.