Tea with milk? Should it be counted?

Solarfields
Solarfields Posts: 6 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I drink tea with milk should I count this towards my total callory count ?

I've just started logging my food and just want to make sure I'm doing it all right.

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  • JenniDaisy
    JenniDaisy Posts: 526 Member
    Yes. Milk has calories.
  • Solarfields
    Solarfields Posts: 6 Member
    Thought so much, have no idea how much milk I have, I supppse I'd better find out then :-)
  • LizN63
    LizN63 Posts: 129 Member
    Yes, I log it.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Yeah, log it. Just measure it once to get an idea how much you have as chances are you'll always have the same amount if you like your tea a certain strength.
  • Revonue
    Revonue Posts: 135 Member
    The tea itself doesn't have to be if you don't want to, as most tea is typically zero calories. However, if you are concerned with sodium or other macros, you should.

    The milk definitely should. A 1/2 cup of milk can add up to a surprising amount of calories.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,576 Member
    Definitely measure your milk and count it!!! I used to drink my coffee with half & half - and I drank a substantial amount of coffee per day that probably added up to at least 1/3 cup of half and half - that is around 100 calories (plus fat, etc.) 20 calories are in a tablespoon...it adds up quickly! This is why I taught myself to like black coffee...I don't like to drink calories unless it's wine. ;)
  • HaggisWhisperer
    HaggisWhisperer Posts: 125 Member
    I log it - the first time I measured how much milk it took to make it the colour that I liked and then I just log it from my frequent/recent list. 2 tbsp (30 mL) of semi skimmed milk is approx 10 cals and 1g carbs.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,782 Member
    If your logging why wouldn't you count it?
  • sazzyb_
    sazzyb_ Posts: 25 Member
    I tend to just put 100ml of skimmed milk under 'Snacks' every day to cover milk in teas and coffees. That covers around 5 mugs for me, if I feel I've had more I'll increase it :)
  • mallory_2014
    mallory_2014 Posts: 173 Member
    Log everything that has calories. When I used to have milk in my coffee and tea I would measure out 1 cup into a jar. Added that to my diary to account for the calories and than use as needed for coffee and tea. Whatever was left at the end of the day I just drank. Measure how much you use in your tea and log it. Those bits of calories add up. Same with it you try a piece or something you are cooking, log it. Those little bits of milk, bites here and there, that bit of mayo on your sandwich, oil in the frying pan, etc. add up over the course of a day.
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