Okay I’ve only been on my pump for about nine days now and I’ve decided: I suck at counting carbs. Why didn’t I ever notice this before?? Maybe because I’ve never tested so much in my life. Anyone have any good recommendations for carb counting books? Thanks!
Cassie
I use Calorie King. There is also a handy website at CalorieKing
Calorie King is good and portable. If you have a PDA you can download a free database from the USDA website. If you have an iPhone there are a couple of good applications that hold a database of nutritional information.
Some “rules of thumb”
One teaspoon = the end of your thumb
One ounce = a full thumb
One cup = one fist (exception - cooked rice, one fist is about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup = your cupped hand.
Your palm or deck of cards = 3 ounces of meat
These are rough.
Terry
Calorie King is great & there are also on-line carb counters. I have an EatSmart scale that’s wonderful, not that you can carry this around:) But it’s helped me when I cook & from using it I’ve gotten better at eye-balling food when I’m out.