i have used the fat free cream for years.  i can definitely live with it...i can NOT deal w/skim milk in my coffee...ick!  my question is...if i am eating low or no fat for breakfast, is it ok to use real cream in my coffee? i know it isn't the  "good" fat....but it is more natural/whole than the fat free cream...

 thoughts?

mainemom

and actually what i meant is half and half...not REAL cream!  or whatever is lowest in fat..i think light cream is fairly similar.

mainemom

 Hi Maine,

I just read a tip a few days ago about using fat free half and half.  Here's the low down from the actual labels:

LandOLakes Fat Free 1/2 1/2:  2 tbsp:  20 calories; 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 30mg sodium, 3g carbs, 1g protien

Coffee Mate Fat Free:  2 tbsp:  20 calories, 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 0 sodium, 4g carbs, 0 grams protien

When you look at the ingredients list, the 1/2 1/2 starts with Nonfat milk.  it's got fewer carbs and at least a little protien.  Balance.

The CoffeeMate starts with water and has a laundry list of chemicals I can't pronounce.

For my calorie/fat/nutrition budget, I'd rather spend the calories on the 1/2 1/2.  It tastes better, has only a teensy bit of sodium in it, and can be used for more than coffee.  A splash of this added to soup or your mac & cheese bake can do wonders for the taste and texture of the meal.

I haven't found the LOL fat free 1/2 1/2 in less than a quart container, so had to find uses for it besides my coffee.  I really like it.

Mary