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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: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,622 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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112 of 113 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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41 of 42 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 Collins Gem Carb Counter, 29 Jan 2009
By Helen Kinnon (Lincolnshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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This little book was a god send. It it small enough to fit into your pocket or handbag. It contains a well categorised full listing of foods and drinks for the UK reader. Not only does it gives carbs per measure, but also net carbs. For those on a calorie controlled diet it shows calorie content and for people on a low fat diet it gives grammes of fat too (although these would have to be scaled up to per 100g for Rosemary Conley's diet plan.) All this information in a compact and easy to read format. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone devising their own menus on either a low carb diet, low fat diet or a calorie controlled diet.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Handy!
I have found this book very handy, I use it to help me carb count to manage my diabetes. This book isn't all encompasing however it does cover most things you might eat during the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Aengenheister

4.0 out of 5 stars Carbcounter
A great book for my Diabetes DAFNE control. Some items are a little difficult to find and a bit confusing but generally its as good as the DAFNE book provided.
Published 2 months ago by M. Gill

4.0 out of 5 stars Carb in your pocket
This little compact book is ideal, it's easy to put in your pocket. Also very easy to use.
Published 2 months ago by A. Hewett

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful
Useful little book.Very handy size to slip in your bag if going out to eat..
Published 3 months ago by Dizzy

4.0 out of 5 stars Carb Counting
I,m Diabetic doing a new Insulin regieme,having read sugar content for years i,m now Carb Counting,if you want to know whats in what it,s in here so to me it,s very useful.
Published 3 months ago by Elizabeth Grimes

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 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 5 months ago by felicitas

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