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Do you subtract fiber grams from carb grams?

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Do you subtract fiber grams from carb grams?

I just read a thread that suggested that you subtract fiber grams from total carb grams. What's this about? I never knew I should be doing this. I would really appreciate an explination of this!!!!Thanks in advance!!!!

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In Dr A's new book released in Dec 2001, he states you can subtract fiber from the carb count.

If you look at a nutrients chart for food items you will see under carbohydrates a listing for fiber. This number can be subtracted from the total carb count.

Reason being, is said that your gut doesn't process fiber and just passes it through.

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