Whether you are counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams, watching your cholesterol intake or boosting fiber, The Complete Book of Food Counts is the ultimate one-volume reference, providing the latest, most accurate information on the largest possible variety of foods. You can depend on the accuracy and inclusiveness of this bestselling resource to provide all the essential counts for generic and brand-name foods, fresh, frozen, and fast-food items--even gourmet and health foods. The Complete Book of Food Counts is completely revised and updated for the sixth edition, containing thousands of new listings--including a variety of ethnic foods. You'll find: • Calorie counts • Carbohydrate grams • Cholesterol milligrams • Sodium milligrams • Protein grams • Fat grams • Fiber grams PLUS • A conversion table for weight and capacity measures • Alphabetized listing for easy reference • And much, much more From A to Z, all the nutritional information you need is here--whether you are navigating the supermarket aisles or poring over recipes in your kitchen. It's the ultimate gift for yourself and your family--the gift of knowledge, of choice, of good health!

The importance of a balanced and healthful diet cannot be overemphasized. But how can you be sure you are getting all of the nutrients your body requires? The Complete Book of Vitamin and Mineral Counts has the information you need. Find out which vitamins and minerals are in the food you eat--and what you may have to add to your diet. For example, are you trying to boost your immune system? You need zinc, and one of the best natural sources is in whole grain products like bran cereals. Worried about osteoporosis but don't like milk? Canned salmon is a good alternative to step up your calcium intake. Research has shown how important it is for pregnant women to get enough folic acid, but from where? Try spinach--which will also give you the extra dose of vitamin A your pregnancy calls for at the same time. A new index speeds your access to specific foods and nutrients. Plus comprehensive information on each essential vitamin and mineral--its function, best sources, RDA, and toxicity.

Dana Carpender’s NEW Carb Counter is a completely revised and updated version of the bestselling Carb Gram Counter. It includes more than 100 pages of new content, including new and popular brand name products, fast food chains, and restaurants. Each entry contains the serving size amount, calories, total carbs, fiber, net carbs, protein, and fat in the food—making it the perfect reference tool for dieters of all kinds. Better still, any foods with less than five grams of net carbs are featured in bold, so low-carb dieters can easily see those foods that are best for them and their health. Also included are helpful low-carb eating tips, as well as great lists of low-carb snack, treat, and meal ideas, all from best-selling author and low-carb guru Dana Carpender. With Dana Carpender’s NEW Carb Counter in your pocket or purse, everything you need to stay on track and at your healthiest is at your fingertips.

What each food is, where it comes from, how to store it, how to cook with it, comprehensive nutritional breakdowns for each food.

Provides a basic guide to the number of calories and fat, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, sugar, and sodium content in basic, brand-name, and fast foods.

Fully alphabetized for easy use. This title provides counts for: calories, total fat grams, protein grams, fiber grams, etc. Also, there is a special listing of 16 essential vitamins and minerals.

Provides a comprehensive and detailed source of food nutrition information

The authors, trained in science and nutrition define every food you eat, every nutrient you count, and each nutrition term you need in this comprehensive, indispensable reference. More than 7.5 million counter books in print from the nutrition experts The ultimate resource for easy-to-use, up-to-date food and nutrition information that will help you live well and eat healthy! Calorie, protein, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, sugar, fiber, calcium, sodium, potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C counts for more than 21,000 foods! Listings for national and regional brands, as well as organic, gluten-free, vegetarian, lactose-free, and sugar-free meals and snacks, plus powerhouse superfoods, whole foods, and more than 100 restaurant chains * Nutrition basics for creating an individualized eating plan that meets your health needs * Information on how to use the latest national Dietary Guidelines * A comprehensive A-Z food and nutrition dictionary that quickly answers all your questions * If you eat it, you’ll find it here.

Offers tips and guidelines for following a healthy diet, from choosing the right food at the supermarket to eating well at every stage in life.

Fully revised and updated for the first time in nearly six years, this comprehensive, easy-to-use reference is fully alphabetized for quick reference and updated with all new listings of fresh, frozen, brand-name, and generic foods, this book is a dieter's best friend.