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.

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.

Discusses the different types of fats, outlining which foods are beneficial for human health and which ones are not, and provides recipes such as anchovy butter, sardine salad, and oriental lamb stew.

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!

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.

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!

Healthy eating is easier than ever with 12 essential nutrient values for over 4,500 foods right in your pocket! The Food Counter’s Pocket Companion is your indispensable guide to meeting your nutrition goals. Whether you’re seeking vegetarian and plant-based foods, looking to boost your fiber intake, or limiting saturated fat, salt, or sugar, this book is here to help you make informed choices. Find your favorite fresh, frozen, and prepared foods—including 100s of grocery store brands and 30 popular chain restaurants—under common sense, quick reference categories from A to Z. Plus, you’ll learn how to set your personal targets for calories, fluids, and key nutrients. At home or on the go, whether you need help navigating grocery store aisles or restaurant menus, this handbook takes the work (and tech) out of eating right for you. Make your food choices count with your pocket companion!

Healthy eating is easier than ever with this guide to 12 essential nutrient values for thousands of foods—now with an index and 3 new restaurant chains! For people looking to lose weight, manage health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, or simply consume a greater variety of nutrients, knowing what’s in each meal and snack is key. But with so many options for what to eat, keeping up with nutritional data can be overwhelming. Enter The Food Counter’s Pocket Companion, which supplies authoritative data on the nutrient content of 4,500 foods, 100s of grocery store brands, and 32 popular chain restaurants from across the US and Canada—all under common-sense, quick-reference categories from A to Z. This new edition incorporates an index, additional restaurant chains (Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Applebee’s), and up-to-date values for brands and restaurants. There’s also guidance on setting personal targets for calories and fluids as well as tips on getting enough of key nutrients. At home or on the go, whether readers need help navigating grocery store aisles or fast-food menus, this handbook takes the work (and tech) out of eating right.

In Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, expert Udo Erasmus takes an in-depth look at the oil industry. Read about the politics of health and the way our bodies assimilate oil. Learn about modern healthful oils like flax, evening primrose and hemp.

Understanding the nutritional value of foods is the best and fastest way to lose weight, improve eating habits, and have increased energy. This convenient book will help readers lose weight because it provides nutritional information for thousands of food items in addition to all the tools necessary to create a personalized weight-loss plan.