Am I measuring 1/2 a cup of couscous before I cook it?

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  • April 6, 2016 at 5:57 pm #34892
    MrsDeRopp
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    Hi all. I am new to this diet and am confused about amounts. When it says 1/2 cup of couscous (cooked) do I measure the 1/2 cup before I cook it or is it a half cup of already cooked couscous. Hope someone can help me out of my confusion.

    April 7, 2016 at 11:22 am #34910
    mikewg35
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    I have been going for about two months( minus 25 lbs ) and I believe you measure after cooking. look at directions and see what the yield is per dry amount prepared

    April 7, 2016 at 11:23 am #34911
    mikewg35
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    this also applies to meats as they shrink and loose weight during cooking

    April 7, 2016 at 5:38 pm #34915
    MrsDeRopp
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    Thanks Mike. That is an impressive amount of weight loss! Hope I do as well as you.

    April 21, 2016 at 8:15 am #35152
    JulieKennard
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    I had a similar question – I am assuming the same goes for rice, quinoa, pasta etc? That the amount listed is after cooking rather than before.

    April 23, 2016 at 10:24 pm #35189
    Ossie-Sharon
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    Hi to all. Meat/fish/poultry and vegetables are listed as the before-cooking size, while grain products are post-cooking sizes.

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