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If you click on our Low Carb Tools link, on the menu bar at the top, you'll see that Our Very Own Excellent and all-round Amazing webmaster Wa'il (tamarian) has created a Carb Counter tool for us that is linked to the USDA, the most recent release #14, July 2001. It is more user friendly, in my most humble opinion .. and very versatile. When you type in the name of the food, the first page you will see contains listings of carbs, fiber, protein and effective carbs for a 100g portion. All you have to do is click on the food name -- you will then be taken to a nutrient data sheet, with a full nutrient listing, vitamins and minerals, as well as the option to choose different portion sizes, such as 1 cup or 1 Tbsp, or 1 medium (eg, a whole vegetable, or an egg) or 1 oz.

He has also developed a very useful "Hidden Carbs" calculator, for processed foods which may have undeclared carbs hiding in the ingredients. Check it out!!!

(A book is still a good thing to have for when you're not on-line )

Doreen