( 6 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 30 2008
This book is very helpful and so informative. I've learned a lot and hope to conquer my pre-diabetes from what I learn!
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( 15 of 16 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 18 2004
I love this handy and compact carb counter! There are more than 4,000 food comparisons in this book that are in two user-friendly formats: alphabetical, and hi-low comparison charts. What's also great is that this book provides carb counts for eating out--including chain restaurants like Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Subway. Even carb counts for medications like cough drops and syrup are included!The introduction includes a Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart, Range of "Desirable" Weights Chart, and an explanation of carbohydrates.Sections include:BeveragesBreads, Crackers, and FloursCerealsCombined and Frozen FoodsDairyDining Out (Asian, Deli, Italian, Mexican, etc.)Fast Food FruitsGravies, Sauces, and DipsMeatsMeats, ProcessedMedicationsMiscellaneous FoodsNuts, Beans, and SeedsOils and FatsPasta, Whole Grains, Rice and NoodlesPoultrySalad Bar Choices and DressingsSeafoodSnack Foods and ChipsSoupSweetsVegetablesVegetarian ChoicesThe alphabetical charts compare items by letter. For example, under Sweets: Donuts you would find listings starting with Apple Fritter and ending with Sugared. In the Hi-Low Comparison Chart, however, the chart begins with the lowest carb count (Crueller, plain) and ends with the higest carb count (Jelly Stick). This carb counter has it all, and I highly recommend it to those who are on low-carb diets such as Atkins, South Beach, and Curves For Women--as well as those who just want to lower their intake of carbs.
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( 7 of 8 found this review helpful ) Posted: Dec 12 2003
This is the BEST carb counter handbook I have ever found. It lists all foods I can think of (broken down by groups) both in alphabetical order AND in High / Low comparison.Even if you are on a strict Atkins Diet, this book will serve you better than the Atkins handbook. More comprehensive and easier to use than Atkins. (I have both books.) Did you know that Champagne has zero carbs? The Atkins handbook DOES NOT list champagne at all, but the Carbohydrate Addict's Counter book DOES list it. Just one of MANY examples where the this handbook beats the Atkin's handbook.I lost my copy of this book and bought Atkins to replace it. What a disappointment Atkins handbook was. (And I'm even on the Atkin's diet.) I'm SO glad I found my copy of this handbook!A lifesaver and an excellent investment!
