Harriet Roth's Fat Counter: Banish Bad Fats with Complete Information on: Fat, Saturated Fat, Calories, Carbohydrates, Sugar, Trans Fats

by Harriet Roth

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!

128 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Harriet Roth trained as a nutritionist, going on to teach French and Italian cooking for 18 years. She began adapting haute cuisine to strict dietary standards when her husband's coronary problems demanded a new culinary approach. Formerly Director of the Pritikin Longevity Center cooking School, she now runs a private dietary consulting service in Los Angeles, California, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Reviews

[Foxthyme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, I have an older version. I use it all the time. No matter the fad people fuzzing their brains out on low-carb diets, excess fat is most often the culprit you should be targeting. This book helps you figure out how.