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Best Gift Shopping > Books > Food Counters
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What's In Our Food(more) »rank: 993945by: Mia Parsonnet
Our review: :Fact and fiction about fat and fiber, vitamins and minerals, nutrients and contaminants. Detail |
Health Benefits of Organic Food: Effects of the Environment(more) »rank: 355287from: CABI
Our review: :Public concern over impacts of chemicals in plant and animal production on health and the environment has led to increased demand for organic produce, which is usually promoted and often perceived as containing fewer contaminants, more nutrients, and being positive for the environment. These benefits are difficult to quantify, and potential environmental impacts on such benefits have not been widely studied. This book addresses these key points, examining factors such as the role of certain nutrients in prevention and promotion of chronic disease, potential health benefits of bioactive compounds in plants, the prevalence of food-borne pesticides and pathogens and how both local ... Detail |
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A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans(more) »rank: 774468from: Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Our review: :The food and physical activity choices you make every day affect your health – how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. A Healthier You is grounded in the comprehensive science-based advice of the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. A Healthier You brings together nutrition information from the Federal Government to help you make smart choices about healthy eating and physical activity. These keys to a healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of getting such chronic diseases as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, and increase your chances for a longer life. This easy-to-use guide will help ... Detail |
Fast Food Facts: Complete Nutrition Information on More Than 1,500 Menu Items in 37 of the Largest Fast Food Chains(more) »rank: 1058087by: Marion J. Franz
Our review: :The food and physical activity choices you make every day affect your health – how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. A Healthier You is grounded in the comprehensive science-based advice of the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. A Healthier You brings together nutrition information from the Federal Government to help you make smart choices about healthy eating and physical activity. These keys to a healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of getting such chronic diseases as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, and increase your chances for a longer life. This easy-to-use guide will help ... Detail |
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The Corinne T. Netzer Fiber Counter(more) »rank: 989533by: Corinne T. Netzer
Our review: :Chances are good that you--like millions of other Americans--are paying more attention to your health and diet. But you may be shortchanging yourself by not knowing how many wonderful foods are available to add variety and extra fiber to your meals. Here's the A-to-Z fiber counter to help you get the most from your food--and let your diet do the most for you!Now you can follow the nutritionist-recommended guidelines of 25 to 35 grams of fiber per day, choosing from the wide range of delicious foods listed within. Let Corinne T. Netzer, America's best-selling expert on the nutritional content of food, be ... Detail |
The Dieter's Calorie Counter(more) »rank: 325935by: Corinne T. Netzer
Our review: :Eating right just got easier--with Corinne T. Netzer, America's #1 authority on the nutritional content of food.Whether you want to know the calorie counts for the exotic or the everyday, discover the joy of savoring your favorite treats while sticking to your eating plan. With The Dieter's Calorie Counter, it's a cinch to make smart decisions about the foods you eat--no matter which diet you're on!Here are the comprehensive calorie counts you need in a reference that's fully revised and expanded, jam-packed with fresh, frozen, canned, brand-name, and generic foods, as well as fast-food restaurants and specialties. Now you can browse through ... Detail |
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Brain Boosting Foods(more) »rank: 1067665by: Janet, Ph.D. Maccaro
Our review: :Do You Feel Like You've Lost Your Edge? It's Time to Feed Your Brain and Get Back Into Life! Is memory loss an unavoidable part of aging? Does the condition of your brain affect your body's health? Find out the answers to these questions as Janet Maccaro, PhD, CNC, teaches you how to boost your brainpower--naturally. Proper nutrition can balance and support healthy brain chemistry--without drugs--and the results can be felt within minutes. In Brain-Boosting Foods, Dr. Janet explains the connection between specific nutrients and your brainpower and gives a clear list of dos and don'ts. Learn how to use food, supplements, ... Detail |
Sodium Calories & Fat in Your Food(more) »rank: 1100618by: Art Ulene
Our review: :This little book makes monitoring one's intake of sodium easy, listing more than 20,000 foods by name and brand--breaking them down into serving size, calories, and other nutritional information--giving their sodium content, as well as levels of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Detail |
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Guide to Carbohydrate Counting, 3rd Edition: A Simple Meal-Planning Method for People with Diabetes(more) »rank: 1001102by: Fairview Health Services
Our review: :This booklet shows diabetics how to control their blood sugar by eating consistent amounts of carbohydrates throughout the day. Detail |
Carbohydrate Addict's Fat Counter(more) »rank: 1016723by: Rachael F. Heller, Richard F. Heller
Our review: :This booklet shows diabetics how to control their blood sugar by eating consistent amounts of carbohydrates throughout the day. Detail |