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

by Harriet Roth

Overview

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780451220509
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/02/2007
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,092,549
Product dimensions:	4.06(w) x 6.06(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Harriet Roth is the former director of the Pritikin Longevity Center Cooking School and the author of the bestselling cookbooks Deliciously Simple, Deliciously Low, and Harriet Roth's Cholesterol-Control Cookbook (all Plume). She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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