The Complete Good Fat Bad Fat Carb Calorie Counter

The history of diets, weightloss, and health has been a volatile one. Once we thought that calories were all that mattered, then we decided it was fat that was the enemy, then came the low–carb craze. The current conventional wisdom is that there's no one, easy answer, and all of these factors contribute to weight gain and health in different ways. Perhaps the most unexpected discovery is that some fats (like olive oil and omega fats) are actually good for you! This book is the first available resource that really gets to the bottom of current dietary thinking. It is invaluable for calculating the amount and type of fats, calories and carbs in over 3,500 foods commonly found on supermarket shelves and in restaurants. For dieters on everything from the South Beach Diet to the Mediterranean Diet to the Fat Smash Diet, this is the go–to resource for getting the most up–to–date and complete nutrition information available.

Protect your heart health! At-a-glance information on trans fats, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, cholesterol in over 1500 brand name and common foods. Avoid "killer" fats! Which of these high-fat foods should you avoid: Nuts? Avocados? Steak? Margarine? Potato chips? You probably know about the health risks of consuming saturated fat and high-cholesterol foods. But did you know the real killer is trans fats-- a common fat in packaged foods and baked goods? This handy counter identifies all types of fats in the foods you eat-- including trans fats. And health writer Sheila Buff clearly explains which are the "bad fats" you need to avoid and which "good fats" are a must for lifelong health. Eating fats wisely is a key to maintaining heart health and reducing your risk of cancer, stroke, and diabetes. This volume puts you in control! Don't miss: * Where the killer fats lurk, and how you can avoid them. * Why margarine isn't healthier than butter-- and why it may be harmful to your heart. * The role of trans fats in childhood obesity and asthma. * Beneficial effects of fish oil, olive oil, and flax-seed oil! * Why a low-fat diet is not the best diet. * The Mediterranean diet...a way to live longer and healthier! * Snack foods-- high in trans fats, low in nutrition.

Understanding the nutritional value of foods is the best and fastest way to lose weight, improve eating habits, and have increased energy. This convenient book will help readers lose weight because it provides nutritional information for thousands of food items in addition to all the tools necessary to create a personalized weight-loss plan.

The Fat, Fibre and Carbohydrate Counter is a compl

Creating a balanced diet for the family can often be tricky, and eating on-the-go is a minefield when you’re trying to lose weight. Now it couldn’t be easier to work out exactly what’s in your food, with the Good Housekeeping Calorie Counter. This is a compact, comprehensive collection of up-to-date calorie information and nutritional data that you can use any time, and place, to help you make informed food choices. Clearly organized and easy to use, each food is listed according to average portion size, along with saturated fats, protein, carbohydrate, fat and dietary fibre for every one. Packed with thousands of entries, including fast food, takeaways and beverages, plus sensible, nutritional advice, the Good Housekeeping Calorie Counter is an essential companion for every health-conscious shopper.

The revised edition of Harriet Roth's bestselling Fat Counter—now with updated material on trans fats, carbs, and sugar! Americans have more food choices and more to watch out for than ever. Research suggests that trans-fat, carbohydrates, and sugar can be major diet-busters. It's key to cut down on dietary fat and saturated fat in particular, and watch food labels. In this third revised edition of her bestselling guide, Harriet Roth provides guidelines for identifying and eliminating the foods that will make you fat—without giving up the pleasure of delicious dining. It includes: • New categories for trans fats, sugars, and carbs • Helpful information for diabetics, plus glycemic index • Updated fast food and restaurant section • Weight-loss tips • Expanded listings of frozen foods and new products • Invaluable information on cholesterol, saturated fat, fat percentages, and sodium • Personalized charts with formulas for figuring out your ideal fat and calorie intakes • And more... MORE THAN FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD!

This groundbreaking book by award-winning science writer and bestselling author of Why We Get Fat and The Case for Keto shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong. For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen unprecedented epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Taubes argues that the problem lies in refined carbohydrates, like white flour, easily digested starches, and sugars, and that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number. Called “a very important book,” by Andrew Weil and ”destined to change the way we think about food,” by Michael Pollan, this groundbreaking book by award-winning science writer Gary Taubes shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong.

Newly updated and easy-to-use A-to-Z listings of brand names and whole foods. All the information readers will ever need to know about what they eat in one handy guide. Counters are included for all the food essentials including calories, proteins, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, calcium, iron, carbohydrates and fiber.