The Fat Counter

Provides the fat, cholesterol, trans fat, fiber, and sugar content for more than ten thousand foods and more than fifty national and regional restaurant chains, as well as information on types of fat and cholesterol.

Celebrating 20 years in print, this invaluable guide shows readers how to reduce fat intake, lose weight, and protect their health. It contains the most up-to-date listings for restaurant chains and take-out foods as well as the latest news on trans fats, food labels, and more. Reissue.

centerFats: The "Bad Guys" in Your Diet Fats pack more than twice the calories into every gram than either protein or carbohydrates. Recent studies show that it's the amount of fat you eat that will determine your weight. In addition, a high fat diet increases your risk of heart disease and cancer. The American Heart Association and the National Cancer Institute recommend you get no more than 30 percent of your daily calories from fat. The Quick and Easy Fat Gram & Calorie Counter will show you how. Count Fat Grams for Healthy Weight Loss It's easy! Tired of balancing calories, cholesterol, fat, and fiber intake? Just count fat grams and everything else will fall into place. The Quick and Easy Fat Gram & Calorie Counter does all the work for you. It provides fat gram counts for 2,500 basic, brand-name, and fast foods and gives you the calorie count and percentage of calories that come from fat. h5centerTry The New, Easier, More Effective Way to Stay Slim and Healthy

Updated and revised, this incredibly handy pocket-sized resource makes it easy for readers to live a healthy, low-fat lifestyle while keeping on the move. It includes the latest information on national brand names, snacks, fresh foods, restaurants, and takeout eateries.

This user-friendly guide describes how to use many generic and brand-name foods in meal planning and teaches diabetics to convert carbohydrate grams into carbohydrate exchanges.

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.

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!

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!