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I am grateful to MEDFREE for all healthy views and i have controlled a lot.

i wnt to know one thing CHAPPATI should be weighted at the time of mixing atta and bran etc or after perparations

i have noticed a lot of differcne in weight while measuring raw atta and CHAPATI

thanks

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I would weigh the flour (not bran as it is no carbohydrates) and calculate carbs from there.

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Dear Anilji, thanks a lot for clear view

I thought wheat bran also have some percent of Carbo.

thanks again

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Weigh the flour.While kneeling it absorbs water which increases it's weight.About 70% of flour's wt. would be carb.

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Why look for so much surgical precision? Life needs to be managed much simpler. Enjoy.

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Well said,Nane.

Nutritional information about foods common to the south Asian diet is hard to come by.The following list will help you get started.CARBS COUNTING FOOD LIST- ( Remember 1(one) CARB CHOICE--15 gm carb ) (1) Breads-15 gms carb(1carb) ,1 silce bread,white,wheat or whole grain -one carb,(2) 1 small pau/dinner roll-one carb(3)1/2 roti( bazra,makai,jowar)(4)1 chapati 6 inch diameter (5)3/4 paratha or thepla,6inch diameter (6) 1/2 paneer paratha (7) 3/4jnch potato paratha,6inch diameter(8)1/4th.8" by2" nan, ALL 15 gms carbs .each items.

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menonpkv

LCHF is good for non diabetics also !!!

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ranga

Good to remain protected

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