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The Fat-Gram Guide to Restaurant Food [Paperback]

Joseph C. Piscatella (Author)
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0761109501 978-0761109501 April 1, 1998 2
You can't cut fat if you don't know where it is, and now Joseph C. Piscatella, author of Don't Eat Your Heart Out Cookbook and other diet and health books, with over 2 million copies in print continues his quest to make fat-reduction easier to implement. The Fat-Gram Guide to Restaurant Food gives the fat-grams, calories, and percentage of calories from fat for over 3,500 of the most commonly ordered restaurant dishes. It includes fast-food offerings by franchise, and it is the only guide to sit-down restaurant meals. Here are breakfasts, from McDonaldís Pancakes to Sausage McMuffin. (Choose the pancakes.) Lunches and brunches. And of course all manner of dinner foods, from beef to fish, Mexican to Japanese.

In addition to its convenient alphabetical listings, the guide provides Joe Piscatella's own strategy for making smarter choices in restaurants. And he should know. A tireless speaker and promoter for his books, he is on the road 100 days out of the year, eating out during every one of them.

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You can't cut the fat if you don't know where it is.

Here in convenient alphabetical order are the fat-grams, calories and percentage of calories from fat for over 3,500 restaurant dishes, from breakfast to business lunches to three-star dinners, and including offerings for 41 national fast-food chains. With its strategy, tips and comprehensive listings, it's the diner's guide to smarter ordering.

JUST THE FACTS:

Menu Items / Fat-Grams

Croissant 12 vs. English Muffin 1

BLT 21 vs. Hot Turkey Sandwich 10

Pasta alla Carbonara 34 vs. Pasta with Red Clam Sauce 9

Moo Shu Pork 38 vs. Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp 12

Porterhouse Steak 52 vs. London Broil 22

Creme Brule 25 vs. Chocolate Pudding 6

JOSEPH C. PISCATELLA is the bestselling author of Don't Eat Your Heart Out Cookbook, and a nationally acclaimed authority on diet, exercise, and health.

About the Author

Author Joseph C. Piscatella has been a keen observer of American eating habits since 1977, when emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 32 forced him to recognize the intimate connection between dietary habits and overall health. His successful recovery and determination to make adjustment in his own lifestyle and diet inspired a new career as an active proponent of healthy lifestyle changes. As president of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington, he lectures extensively to a variety of clients, including medical organizations, corporations and professional associations, and is a consultant on major wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, his seminars deal with the management of lifestyle habits to increase health, longevity and productivity. Mr. Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 393 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 2 edition (April 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761109501
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761109501
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 3.5 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author Joseph C. Piscatella has been a keen observer of American eating habits since 1977, when emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 32 forced him to recognize the intimate connection between dietary habits and overall health. His successful recovery and determination to make adjustment in his own lifestyle and diet inspired a new career as an active proponent of healthy lifestyle changes.

As president of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington, he lectures extensively to a variety of clients, including medical organizations, corporations and professional associations, and is a consultant on major wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, his seminars deal with the management of lifestyle habits to increase health, longevity and productivity.

Mr. Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association.

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Organizationally Challenged?, December 30, 2000
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While this book is very comprehensive in the number of food items convered, it is extremely difficult to use. Rather than organizing the information by TYPE of food (Mexican, Italian, etc), it is organized by ingredient. Thus, to find Chow Mein, you have go to the "Pasta" section!! Nachos are found under the "Cheese" section. By the time you find the menu item you want, the waiter has probably left the table (of course, that alone could be helpful in reducing caloric intake.....)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without this book!, November 4, 1999
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Everyone with an interest in their health should have a copy of this book in their home. This book is a wonderful and resourceful guide earning a 5 star rating from ThePigOutDiet.com staff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I ever bought!!!!, April 15, 2008
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My husband and I eat out at least 3 times a week and I found that my weight was going in the wrong direction VERY quickly. This book is a great resource! It is really easy to use. It has helped me lose the extra weight and make better dining decisions. The only downside to this is that the book has not been updated recently.
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