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Carbohydrate Addict's Carbohydrate Counter

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For too long many people have just given up on their dream to be slim. This book will greatly benefit those serious about losing the weight they long to lose. When used in conjunction with the Heller's other books the carbohydrate addict will find that "The Carbohydrate Addict's Carbohydrate Counter" can be used in a variety of situations such as eating out without having to guess what they should eat. Thank you, Doctors, for a very useful and timely book!

This book has been a handy reference for us as my son just started using an insulin pump BUT... there is a dangerous error on the cookie page where they list the number of carbohydrates in ONE OREO as 33. The correct number is 8. My son ate three at a picnic recently, and if we had given him insulin to match 99 carbs instead of 24 we would have landed in the emergency room! Fortunately I noticed that listed right below the Oreo entry were entries for Fudge Covered Oreo and Double Stuff Oreo, both of which showed under 10 carbs. Lucky for us it was me doing the looking up, instead of a grandparent or other caregiver who might have simply followed the printed guideline! This misprint is a DANGEROUS error, and makes me question and check everything else I look up.

I guess this book does what it is intended to do (provide Carb counts), but I had one disappointment and one criticism...

My disappointment is that this really is only tied to the Hellers' Diet in spirit only. For example, some of the Hellers' "good" veggies have a higher carb count than some of their "bad" veggies; so if something in this counter book is lower carb than a "good" food, it doesn't necessarily make it a "good" food. I probably would've taken this book to the store with me if it had the Hellers' good and bad lists, too. As it is, I just kinda flipped through and said "huh" a couple of times; I don't think I'll be going back to it very much.

My criticism is that many foods from around the world - especially veggies - are not included. I found the listed foods rather mundane. We have a fantastic grocery in the area that carries an amazing selection of produce; if the nutritional information is not listed in the grocery (common for these 'exotic' items), I'm pretty much forced to pass on them. I was hoping this book would help me with that, but it doesn't.

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:

Beverages
Breads, Crackers, and Flours
Cereals
Combined and Frozen Foods
Dairy
Dining Out (Asian, Deli, Italian, Mexican, etc.)
Fast Food
Fruits
Gravies, Sauces, and Dips
Meats
Meats, Processed
Medications
Miscellaneous Foods
Nuts, Beans, and Seeds
Oils and Fats
Pasta, Whole Grains, Rice and Noodles
Poultry
Salad Bar Choices and Dressings
Seafood
Snack Foods and Chips
Soup
Sweets
Vegetables
Vegetarian Choices

The 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.

I have found that Carb counting is a way of life and this is the most helpful book around. Great for all people but the best for those of us on the Insulin Pump!

This book is a wonderful, quick reference for anyone seeking to control their carbohydrate intake. It briefly explains the difference between complex & simple carbohydrates, and guides you through a "high/low" gram chart. It's small enough to use as a pocket guide, and the alphabetical lists of foods makes it easy to find most foods, whether dining in, or eating out.

I have used "The Carbohydrate Addict's GRAM COUNTER" for years and decided to get a new copy. The GRAM COUNTER has information on calories, carbs, fats and trigger foods. I ordered "The Carbohydrate Addict's CARBOHYDRATE COUNTER" and was very disappointed to find that it has only carbohydrate information. Now you have to purchase three books to get the same information that the 1995 version gave you for half the price.

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!

1 year and 60 pounds ago...this book changed my life.

This really has helped when I'm out and have no clue what I can eat.

This book is very helpful and so informative. I've learned a lot and hope to conquer my pre-diabetes from what I learn!