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The Carbohydrate, Fiber, and Sugar Counter
by Annette B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin
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Mass Market Paperback: 560 pages
Publisher: Pocket (October 01 1999)
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What are carbohydrates?
Only The Carbohydrate, Fiber, and Sugar Counter gives you the whole carbohydrate story with all the information you need to make the best food choices. Carbohydrates are favorites.

What are carbohydrates?
Only The Carbohydrate, Fiber, and Sugar Counter gives you the whole carbohydrate story with all the information you need to make the best food choices. Carbohydrates are favorites.



Book Description

You don't have to be an elite athlete to eat like one — their peak performance secret is carbohydrates, the pure energy source that keeps active people going strong. In this one-of-a-kind nutrition counter, discover the surprising benefits of carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar — and boost your energy for everyday living with this powerful trio.

Bestselling authors and nutrition experts Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin shatter the myths surrounding:

Carbohydrates — Learn why they are essential for weight maintenance and good health — and which foods provide the best fuel for fast-paced living.

Fiber — Raise your daily intake with this essential guide; fiber may help cut the risk for cancer, lower cholesterol, aid in weight loss, and ease gastrointestinal problems.

Sugar — Current research has revealed its unexpected benefits — find out how sugar can fit into a healthy diet.

This unrivaled counter includes 15,000 entries of brand name and generic foods (no repeated listings as in other guides), portion sizes, and caloric counts, to help ensure you're getting the best nutrition for the best food sources. Get ready to energize your life with this essential guide!

About the Author

Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D.

Jo-Ann has a master's degree in nutrition from NYU and is an is a registered dietitian (RD)..

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Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., R.D.

Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., R.D., and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D., are the authors of twenty-eight books on nutrition, including two college textbooks. Both are former faculty members of Adelphi University and the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. They are editors of the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, and serve as editorial board members for the Environmental Nutrition Newsletter.

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