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**Shawn Hirn**

In article ,
Jigs-n-fixtures wrote:

I need some information on labels:

Does the nutrition data on the label of say Whole Grain Buckwheat Pancake
Mix, indicate the date for the unprepared mix? Or, for the recipe if
prepared according to the label? Not that it matters for the Pancakes,
because I don't add the egg, oil or milk, that the recipe calls for and add
only a non-caloric flavored syrup, and water.

Or, canned kidney beans: Is the information for the beans and the liquid in
the can, or for beans that have been rinsed and drained? The liquid, has
far more soluble fiber, than the beans themselves, and I usually rinse the
beans to add them to chili or some of the egg dishes I do for my weekend
breakfasts.

For me it really isn't an issue. I diagnosed eight years ago, and test
aggressively (ten to fifteen times a day normally, up to thirty when I'm
physically active. So, I have a pretty good feel for how hard/fast which
foods hit me.

But, my sister diagnosed recently and is calling me for advice. She is well
educated, and has a background in both chemistry, and biology. But, this is
kind of confusing for everyone at the beginning, and I want to give her the
best advice I can.

Usually, it represents the contents of the package. When in doubt, call
the company to ask. The phone number is usually printed on the package.