Authors: Harriet Roth
ISBN-13: 9780451220509, ISBN-10: 0451220501
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Date Published: January 2007
Edition: Revised
Book Synopsis
One of the country's foremost experts on healthy eating, Harriet Roth, has revised and updated her wildly popular original Fat Counter book to include foods introduced on the market since 1992. The book lists the amount of calories, fat, percentage of calories from fat, cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium counts for literally thousands of foods. The book also shows readers their ideal body weight and how to calculate calorie amounts and types needed to lose or maintain weight. Roth also de-mystifies the many confusing terms food manufacturers use on their labels, to help you make smart choices when shopping.
Table of Contents
Note to the Reader viii
Acknowledgments viii
Are You Sabotaging Your Health? ix
A Recipe for Your Good Health
Creating a Healthy Environment x
Body Mass Index xi
High Fat, Low Fat, Some Fat, No Fat xi
Trans Fat and Saturated Fat-The Dangerous Culprits xiii
The New Nutrition Facts Label xvii
What Is Cholesterol and Where Do We Get It? xix
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels in Fish xxi
It's the Quality of Your Carbohydrates That Counts xxi
Sugar xxii
Diabetes xxxiii
Glycemic Index xxv
Pass on the Salt and Bring on the Veggies and Fruits xxvii
Control Your Blood Pressure as You Age xxviii
The Dash Diet xxx
Losing Weight Is Not a Losing Proposition xxxi
Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! xxxiv
Avoid Portion Distortion xxxvi
In Defense of the New Food Pyramid xxxviii
The Bottom Line xl
Words to Live By xlii
Nutritional Analysis
Beverages 1
Alcoholic
Nonalcoholic
Breads & Breadstuffs 4
Bagels
Biscuits
Breads
Breads, Sweetened
Muffins
Rolls
Stuffing
Other Breadstuffs
Breakfast Foods (see also Eggs) 8
Cereals
Pancakes
Waffles
Other Breakfast Foods
Candy 11
Cookies 13
Crackers 14
Dairy & Dairy Products (see also Ice Cream) 16
Cheese
Tofu (Soy) Cheeses
Milk & Milk Beverages
Nondairy Milk Beverages
Yogurt
Nondairy Yogurt
Desserts (see also Ice Cream) 20
Cakes
Pies
Pie Crusts & Fillings
Puddings
Other Desserts
Toppings
Dining Out 24
Chinese
Coffee Shop
Delicatessen
French
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Mexican
Middle Eastern/Greek
Seafood
Steak House
Thai
Eggs, Egg Dishes, & Egg Substitutes 32
Eggs
Egg Dishes
Egg Substitutes
Fast Food 33
Arby's
Baja Fresh
Boston Market
Burger King
Carl's Jr.
Church's Chicken
Dairy Queen
Domino's Pizza
El Pollo Loco
Hardee's
In-N-Out Burger
Jack-in-the-Box
KFC
McDonald's
Pizza Hut
Popeyes
Subway
Taco Bell
Wendy's
Fast Casual 43
Applebee's
Chili's
Olive Garden (Garden Fare menu)
Ruby Tuesday
T.G.I. Friday's
Fats & Oils 45
Fish & Shellfish 46
Flour & Baking Ingredients 49
Frozen Foods 50
Beef
Cheese
Chicken
Kosher Foods
Pasta
Pizza
Pockets & Sandwiches
Seafood
Turkey
Pork & Veal
Vegetarian
Fruits 56
Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, & Nondairy Frozen Desserts 58
Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt
Nondairy Frozen Desserts
Others
Jams & Jellies 60
Meat 61
Beef
Game
Ham
Lamb
Pork
Prepared or Processed Meats
Variety Meats, Beef
Veal
Miscellaneous
Nuts, Seeds & Nut Butters 65
Pasta & Noodles 65
Poultry 66
Chicken
Game
Ostrich
Turkey
Prepared Foods 67
Rice & Grains 69
Salads & Salad Bar Items 70
Salad Dressings 71
Sauces & Gravies 73
Snacks 75
Corn Chips
Dips
Granola & Energy Bars
Popcorn
Potato Chips
Pretzels
Other Snacks
Soups 77
Spices & Condiments 80
Vegetables & Beans 81
Beans & Bean Products
Vegetables & Potatoes
Subjects