The Ultimate Carbohydrate Counter

by Annette B. Natow; Jo-Ann Heslin

• ISBN13: 9780743464390
• ISBN10: 0743464397
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-28
• Publisher: Pocket

Summary

AN ESTIMATED 59 MILLION AMERICANS ARE FOLLOWING A LOW CARBOHYDRATE EATING PLAN. LET THE NUTRITION EXPERTS HELP YOU SORT THROUGH THE CARBS THAT ARE BEST FOR YOU!Carbs are blamed for everything from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and acne. Before writing them off completely, it's important to know that the kinds of carbs you eat, how much you eat, when you eat them, and what you eat them with, makes a huge difference. Nationally known nutritionists Natow and Heslin show you how to use the low carb trend to your advantage. Inside you'll find:How different carbs -- fiber, sugar and starch -- affect your body differently How to select a carbohydrate eating plan that is right for you The difference between natural sugars and added sugars, how to recognize them, and why your body needs one and not the otherThe Ultimate Carbohydrate Counteris your go-to guide to keeping an eye on your carb intake when you shop, eat out, or grab a quick snack.

Author Biography

Annette B. Natow, Ph.D., C.D.N., and Jo-Ann Heslin, M.A., R.D., C.D.N., are the authors of thirty 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 and American Baby magazine. For more information on Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin, plus articles and advice, go to: www.thenutritionexperts.com.