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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Collins (5 Jan 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007176015
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007176014
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This companion to the "Gem Calorie Counter" is a handy portable guide to carbohydates in everyday foods. Clearly laid-out tables give details of net carbohydrates per portion (slice, biscuit, apple) making it quick and simple to use. Reducing carbohydrates and following a high protein diet has become a popular and effective way of losing weight and keeping those extra pounds off. The key to following such a diet is to control your carbohydrate intake. In addition to the net carb contents of everyday foods this guide gives calories, protein and fat. Information is given per portion rather than 100g, meaning that there is less working out involved. Boredom is often the downfall of the carb counter, so a section is included which gives suggestions for different meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

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107 of 108 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Collins Carb Counter, 11 Jan 2005
By Mr. N. Hammond (Milton Keynes, Bucks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This essential for anyone with type 1 diabetes that is on a basal-bolus insulin regime. Our daughter has the condition and we need to work out her carbohydrate intake with every meal to calculate her insulin.

Free Carbohydrate listings on the internet seem to be based on strange American foods - so it is good to have a book that covers British foods. This book is excellent value, is a handy pocket size and is very comprehensive.

I gave the book 4 stars rather than five because it mainly Gives Carbs per hundred grams - which is fine at home when you can weigh things. But when eating out or at other peoples houses it would be useful to have more portion descriptions - rather than just giving a total weight for many foods.

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended., 5 Jul 2008
By T. E. Kirby "tek" (south wales) - See all my reviews
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I bought this, and 2 other carb counting books, because I have 2 children who are Type 1 diabetic and we need to carb count for the basal bolus insulin regime they are using. I found it so useful I bought another 3, 1 each for the kids and 1 to be kept in the kitchen. The other books got left on the shelf, this one is far and away the easiest to use (& to carry around) and the best thing it's all UK foods, products and measurments. Since my children are teenagers the fact that it includes fast foods from the likes of McDonalds is really helpful too, they are much more inclined to use this than the others. All in all we have been really pleased with this book and would recommend it to anyone needing to keep an eye on their carb intake.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Colin carb counter, 27 Feb 2009
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this is the best carb counter on the market. It is in my handbag alway. Make shopping so much easier and faster. I would'nt go any where without it. A must when you are counting carbs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Carb Counter
This is a really excellent book. Handbag sized it is easy to take with you. Clearly laid out in alphabetical order and includeds info on eating out and fast foods. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Rose

3.0 out of 5 stars Weighty
Very interesting and organised. Extremely small text which is off putting at times. Less is more regarding information.
Published 8 days ago by M. Bernard

4.0 out of 5 stars Carb Counter
Easy to use - have been following India and Neris' diet and this is really useful for stage 3 and small enough to carry around in bag!
Published 11 days ago by J. A. Mclellan

4.0 out of 5 stars A real Gem - for Insulin users
Gem is what this Carb Counter is. Though do remember you might not always find your particular product or brand listed, you should get a good idea of the Carbs you need to cover... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Well stabbed fingers!

5.0 out of 5 stars Agree with everyone else!
Perfect size, well laid out and includes other useful info about various low carb diets. it's a perfect size for the pocket or handbag when you go shopping, and is easy to find... Read more
Published 1 month ago by felicitas

4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and concise guide to counting carbs
Carb Counter: A Clear Guide to Carbohydrates in Everyday Foods (Collins GEM)
I found this book really useful. Easy to find foods in a handy pocket size reference book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. R. Midgley

5.0 out of 5 stars UK Carb Counter Review
This pocket sized book has excellent information; is well laid out and, above all, is BRITISH so you have relevant information to the UK foods. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Waite

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
I bought this as a small, handy, pocket sized guide to take out with me for carb counting.

Just like any other Collins Gem, this book is the business. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Butler

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Carb Counter
Excellent little book with so much info, newly insulin dependant diabetic in family, excellent sugar content information with everyday British used foods. well recommended.
Published 4 months ago by sister44

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, handy little pocket book !
This is a great book to have if you want know the average carb levels in foods around today. You can find the foods that have 0 carbs in them eg. lettuce, eggs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brendan T. Hole

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