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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; New edition edition (3 Jan 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007211503
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007211500
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,052 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon review for the previous edition: 'Anyone who is thinking of dieting - STOP HERE. This is the handyman guide to dieting. All weight loss classes will ask you to keep a watch on how many calories/fats/carbohydrates you eat per day - BUT they never explain to you what foods have what in them!. If you don't know, you need this book'

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With over 700,000 copies sold, Collins Gem Calorie Counter is the UK's top-selling calorie counter. This improved edition takes in new areas: Kids' food (is your child eating a balanced diet?), Fast Food (how much do you need to burn off after that Big Mac?) and Family Favourites (will my shepherd's pie break the calorie bank?) Controlling calorie intake is one of the most effective ways of dieting. The Gem Calorie Counter, by detailing information on thousands of foods and food products, provides the most comprehensive coverage for a book of this size. In addition to calorie content for each entry, details are also given of the amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat and dietary fibre, helping you to plan a balanced diet. Rather than the single alphabetical listing used in previous editions, the contents are now organised by types of food - for example Fish, Flour and Baking, Fruit and Vegetables and Jams. This makes it easier to find what you are looking for and to compare similar food and products. Gem Calorie Counter is the ideal companion for the weight-conscious shopper.

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78 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars “Just what I needed…”, 17 Jan 2006
By Dr. Richard Dudley (Inverness, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This is a truly excellent little book – packed with information and easily transported if – like me – you spend a lot of time away from home.

There are introductory sections on food and nutrition and details of ideal weights (as BMI – body mass index, or weight ranges for heights).

However at the core of this book are lists of calories per 100g or 100ml and occasionally for “units” as sold. Also listed are percentages of protein, carbohydrate, fat and fibre although I found these less useful. Entries are grouped under major headings such as Fish, Fruit and Vegetables or Meat.

Most raw foods are given calorie counts as are some cooked foods (e.g. grilled fish or stewed meat).

Much of the book is taken up with calorie counts of processed meals – frozen, tinned, in packets or jars. While it is true that you can simply look at these on the products in the shop, it is quite useful to see the range of calories for the “same” product from different manufacturers.

Of itself this book will only help you so far in dieting. I’ve found that it is best used when combined with a food diary – I use a spreadsheet. While a chore, the discipline of weighing food and counting calories is quite eye-opening. You really begin to see where the “extra” calories are coming from. In my case post-meal snacks such as cheese and crisps.

Over 6 months I’ve managed to reduce my BMI from over 25 to under 20 by eating more sensibly (lower calories foods, smaller portions, fewer snacks and more exercise). All without “fad diets, “miracle cures” or labelling some foods as “bad”. This little book was not the cause of the weight loss – willpower and determination was – but was a very handy reference work to allow me to calculate the calories I’m eating and thus slowly adjust my habits.

By calorie counting you can avoid fad diets and – if you lose weight slowly – change your lifestyle to both lose weight and to remain slimmer.

[PS I’m not a medical doctor, so see your GP before you make a drastic change to your dietary regime.]

4 stars for this excellent little book. A real gem, and cheap too.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Bible for weight loss, 5 Jun 2007
By ash-uk (West Sussex, UK) - See all my reviews
Been there done that, after putting on weight from giving up smoking. If you seriously want to lose weight this book provides the foolproof method without the smoke and mirrors of Atkins Diets etc:

1. Get this book (it's a pocket sized book - you don't need to read it all, just the introduction to get started)
2. Keep a food diary (examples can be found on the web - I kept mine on a spreadsheet)
3. Use the book and the diary to keep a tight track of calories in v calories out (the book is a real education in this respect, also providing information on calories burned during exercise)
4. Then stay below your maintenance calorie level (you can calculate this from the book) and you can't fail to lose weight (I stayed 1000 calories per day below my maintenance weight = about 2lbs loss per week). Even if you consume too many calories one day, do some exercise to take it off the next
5. Some reviewers have downgraded their review of this book because the book provides a calorie count per 100 grams or millilitres of food or drink. However, this is the most foolproof way of calorie counting so keep some scales and a measuring jug handy to take the lazy guesswork out of the equation. Otherwise you will only cheat yourself...!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not So Comprehensive, 3 Dec 2007
By J. Teagle (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
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As mentioned by another reviewer, its coverage is less than comprehensive. It seems to blithely assume that people only ever buy brand-named foods - what about shop's own brands? I couldn't find a single one. Pretty good value for money if you ignore this, but disappointing for me as I don't buy brand names. It does at least have a decent selection of fruit and veg in it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant calorie counter
This is one brilliant little thing! Small enough to carry it in your handbag (or even your pocket) it contains any information you need to know about British food. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Rachel

3.0 out of 5 stars calorie counter pocket size
Calorie Counter (Collins GEM)This is a useful little
book which will help you to plan your meals.
Published 4 days ago by M. S. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I lost a stone in weight with the help of this book, so I'm very pleased indeed.
Published 12 days ago by Glenn Philip Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars great pocket reference book
This is an excellent little book that fits in your pocket/bag and has listed almost every food product under the sun. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. C. G. Hay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book!
I have been trying to lose weight for months and failing miserably. In the space of one month his book combined with a digital kitchen scale and regular exercise has already... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andy K

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad but definitley lacking
I bought this particular calorie book because I have lots of collins gem products and they're pretty good. This is okay. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lea L

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
The book only gives very basic calorie content on most items, can get better information of packaging. In fact suspect that is all they have done! Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. GRIFFIN

2.0 out of 5 stars frustation to find food listing
this book lists foods in categories, and they are not always in the category you expect. i would much prefer a just alphabetised list of foods A-Z i know if i am eating a cake... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Francesca Galli

5.0 out of 5 stars so useful
This tiny book is so useful - i keep it in my bag all the time. It contains all you need to know, including sections on fast food and branded foods with a good introduction on... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Lynn Cotton

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but....
There is a wealth of information in this chunky little book. I only gaive it three stars because I feel there are rather too many ready-made, branded foods listed because the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. S. Gilbert

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