The Protein Power Lifeplan Gram Counter

Customer Reviews:

Just don't.......2005-10-28

Somethings hard to find. Need more prepared food in there. Besides the diet really screwed up my body. Try Weight Watchers and exercise instead.

Protein Power Lifeplan Gram Counter.......2005-09-08

Not quite the quality I expected, but a really timely delivery.

limited, but easy to use.......2004-04-16

I am still looking for a really good complete carb counter for home cooking. Because I would use it mostly at home, I am not so concerned with the size, but more with the ease of use (meaning that I can find the info I want quickly) and having a large variety of the basic forms of foods listed.

So far I find the The Protein Power Lifeplan Gram Counter to be the easiest book of its kind to use.

Also, there are even not-so-common varieties of fruits, vegetables, and nuts listed. In my ideal book I would like more, especially in more forms and quantities, though this is good here for a small book.

One good aspect is that in addition to carb counts the Eads book lists Omega 6 & 3 values, and has special, easily found, pages on particularly desirable foods (such as high vitamin C, magnesium, E, and biggest bang for the buck foods). I appreciate those extras when planning meals ahead, including deciding what to buy at the grocery store.

Beats the Atkins Version.......2003-12-15

Although the Eades take the liberty of removing the fiber column from the Nuts section (carbs are removed from Meat, but that's a no-brainer), this book(let) has replaced my Atkins gram counter as the first reference I check. It has five times the number of listings (perhaps a little too redundant here, as they dumbed it down to list multiple portion sizes of the same items - duh, I can multiply by two) but, most importantly, it is MUCH, MUCH, MUCH BETTER ORGANIZED; major sections, not just the items within as in Atkins, are alphabetized. I always found it strange, in the Atkins pocketbook, that sections lacked logic sequence.

Both books are good, but THIS ONE is a Cadillac and Atkins is a Chevrolet (a Malibu, not a Corvette, with no disrepect to you Malibu owners out there).

That (above) was yesterday, but "What have you done for me today?" Well, sir (or madame), let me tell you: I'VE MADE IT!!!

This morning, I weighed-in at 160 POUNDS! THAT'S EXACTLY 100 POUNDS LOST SINCE JANUARY 27, 2003!! AND IT ALL STARTED, AFTER MY DOCTOR'S "PRESCRIPTION" TO DO THE ATKINS DIET, BY BUYING THE THREE-BOOK ATKINS SET LAST DECEMBER, RIGHT HERE ON AMAZON.COM. THANKS, DOC; THANKS, DR. ATKINS; THANKS, AMAZON.COM!!!

Handy carb counter but has some drawbacks........2003-02-15

The Protein Power Lifeplan Gram Conter is designed to be a companion to the Protein Power Lifeplan book by the Eades. However, it can be useful with any low carb diet.

The book does not go into detail on the Eades diet, for that you would want to refer to one of their other books. This book is a simple resource, designed to make you aware of the carbohydrate, protein and fat counts in different food items.

Pull out this book and at your fingertips you have the counts of a variety of foods. The book has a numerous listings including Breads, Cereals and Grains; Dairy Products; Fish, Seafood and Shellfish; and more.

When carb count is given the ECC is used. The ECC or effective carb count is found by deducting the fiber from the total carbohydrate of a food item. Most nutrition books list the fiber and carb count separately. But for carb counters, the ECC is all you need to count. So this booklet saves you from doing the math. Very handy!

There are two drawbacks to the booklet. One is the size. Though it is smaller than a standard paperback, it's still larger, 6.75 x 4.05 than other pocketsized gram counters. This makes it bulkier to tote.

The major drawback though is the manner in which the Eades decided to list counts. For protein foods they do not list the carbohydrates. The Eades feel that since these foods are primarily protein, the carb count is too small to be concerned with. But this is not true. For many folks on a carbohydrate restricted diet, all carbs count.
If you are limited to say 20 grams of carbs per day, you will want to count the carbs in the eggs, seafood and other carbohydrate containing protein foods that you eat. It adds up. And if you go over, you may not achieve the health goals you are after.

Book Description

MORE THAN 3.5 MILLION
NATOW & HESLIN
COUNTER BOOKS IN PRINT

DISCOVER HOW TO PUT PROTEIN TO WORK FOR YOU

Every day your body needs protein to build and replace millions of cells. And your need for protein goes up during stress, exercise, weight loss, illness, injury, pregnancy, and after surgery. Now, the two nationally recognized registered dietitians and nutritionists who created the national bestsellers The Fat Counter and The Cholesterol Counter give you the most complete, up-to-date protein information:

• Protein, fat, carbohydrate, and calorie values for 15,000 brand-name and generic foods, including energy bars and drinks, and soy, organic, and vegetarian products
• Tips for using amino acid and protein supplements
• Four easy steps to find your personalized daily protein requirement based on your activity level, sex, weight, and overall health
• How muscles actually use the protein in the food you eat
• Easy-to-understand information on reading food labels, on protein additives, and much more!

THE PROTEIN COUNTER is as essential to your gym bag as a water bottle!

Customer Reviews:

Protein Counter.......2007-07-12

I have found The Protein Counter very helpfull. I had a gastric bypass and need to get my protein in. I refer to this book all the time.

Very good, but could be improved.......2007-06-15

At first blush this thick paperback made me think every food in the world must be in it! And a lot of food is (after all, where could you find the nutrition count of muskrat?!). I love the listings of chicken, for example, by the part or by the weight. And there is nutrition information for a lot of fast food and other dining places, too, which is great. I also love that the nutrition counts just don't focus on protein, but give other nutrients, and also calories.

But just the day after I got the book I discovered two omissions that I think are rather significant: only one or two Boca products are listed (this is a textured soy protein). I wanted to make chili with Boca crumbles and to see what the protein counts were on other Boca products and most were not available. (Yes, I know I can look at the label after I purchase the product. Or stand in the store and compare.)

Another omission was anything from Red Lobster. It seems like it would be easy to obtain the information (from any major restaurant chain) and include it. I wanted to be prepared before I dined there, so I would know what some good choices were. Again, I can obtain the information by going to their website (I hope), but that defeats the purpose of having the book!

The Protein Counter.......2007-01-10

My husband needs to control the amount of protein he eats a day. This book is excellent for this purpose. It's easy to use and very complete. It also includes the calories and fat grams for all the items listed as well as brand name items and restaurant chain foods.

Protein Counter.......2007-01-04

After recently having wt. loss surgery, it has become necessary to learn foods that were high in protein. This book was very helpful in finding the protein count I needed.

Great reference for gram contents of foods........1998-12-11

It was a good book... I follow a slightly different meal plan during the day (6 - 8 meals of 200 - 300 calories each) not exceeding my bodyweight in carbs, and consuming at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, but still an excellent reference to track your diet.

FAST & EZ CALORIE, FAT, CARB, FIBER, & PROTEIN COUNTER

Average customer rating:

Very Convenient
Good, but not perfect
Excellent Food Counter

FAST & EZ CALORIE, FAT, CARB, FIBER, & PROTEIN COUNTER
Helena Schaar
Manufacturer: Lulu.com
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ASIN: 1411610903

Book Description

The easiest calorie & complete food counter ever! To help you manage your weight forever! Alphabetical listings for fast and easy calorie, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, and protein counts. All your favorite foods, fast food restaurants, and beverages. Slim sized to fit in a purse or briefcase.

"EZ! Fitness Diet & Exercise Guide" included inside in this book. Here, find the power for a lifetime of total success controlling your weight! Contains all the information you need to understand calories, healthy dieting, and exercise. The formulas are included to calculate your daily caloric requirements for achieving and maintaining your ideal weight. Calorie expenditure is also covered, and how to burn calories faster. Calorie counting plus a simple exercise routine results in healthy weight management, with lifelong results.

Do you want to know the secrets to safe, easy, effective, and permanent results in managing your weight? Do you want to enjoy a lifetime of optimal health at your perfect weight? If so, this book is for you. Inside, find the power & the knowledge to control your weight forever!

Customer Reviews:

Very Convenient.......2007-05-15

This is the best reference guide for counting calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber that I have come across. Most nutritional counter books leave out at least one important category, but this one does not. Also, it provides as much infornmation as large, bulky books. It even includes important dietary information about burning calories and nutritional guidleines.

Good, but not perfect.......2005-08-26

This, above all other books of this type, seems to have the best combination of information about foods generic & otherwise. I still am left to guess at some things. But, let's face it, if you have a piece of homemade chocolate cake, with chocolate buttercream frosting, you KNOW that the listing in a calorie counter will probably be lower than what you really consumed. Common sense, and an honest appraisal to what you're eating is necessary no matter what reference you use.

Excellent Food Counter.......2005-05-24

This is definately the best food counter I have ever seen. It is so easy to find everything with the alphabetical listings, and it is very thorough. Also, the diet plan is so easy to follow, I never knew it could be so simple to lose weight. It truly is fast and easy, yet safe and healthy following the USDA guidlines. No fad dieting or heavy exercise involoved. I love this book!!!!!!!!!!!

Dana Carpender's Carb Gram Counter: Usable Carbs, Protein, Fat, and Calories - Plus Tips on Eating Low-Carb!

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Handiest little book around
Excellet Carb Counter
Not what I thought
Practically useless
Easy To Use Carb Counter Book!

Dana Carpender's Carb Gram Counter: Usable Carbs, Protein, Fat, and Calories - Plus Tips on Eating Low-Carb!
Dana Carpender
Manufacturer: Fair Winds Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592331440

Book Description

Hello, low-carb dieters! Need some help? In this book you'll find a comprehensive directory of the total carbs, usable carbs, fiber, protein, and calorie amounts for countless different types of food. To make it easy to use, we've highlighted the usable carbs, so you can find the most vital information at a glance. And to help you put more variety in your diet, we've also highlighted the foods with less than five grams of usable carbs per serving, so you can see what you may have been missing!

To help you maintain a low-carb diet happily and successfully for life, we've included the best low-carb tips. We've even put together lists of great low-carb snacks, low-carb treats, fast food meals, and more!

So grab this little book, and carry it in your pocket, purse, or briefcase -- it's the low-carb tool you've been looking for!

Customer Reviews:

Handiest little book around.......2007-09-06

I love this little book. Very well organized and easy to read. Dana has already figured the usable carbs for you. Just great.

Excellet Carb Counter.......2006-02-10

This is one of the best carb counters on the market. It is so easy to use, and lists every single food I have ever eaten, even the most popular restaurant foods. It is very well organized, making finding foods very quick. I just love the alphabetical listings instead of all those categories. I also found the foods to be listed in the serving size most commonly consumed. Plus there are additional serving size listings for items like flour and sugar that you would use in cooking/baking. I disagree with the bad reviews. For instance "potato" is right there, easy to find, in baked, boiled, etc. It lists the size of the potato in inches instead of saying 3 oz. Well how many of you have a scale with you to weigh your potato when you eat out? I would rather see the size, like 3 inch long by 2 inch round. Awesome book!

Not what I thought.......2005-10-12

Although this is a handy book, it's not as helpful as I would have liked. It's a little hard to find items. I t would be better if items were grouped together a little differently. But I have used it a couple of times. If I could've looked through it before, I probably wouldn't have bought it.
Donna Blackburn
Lincolnton NC

Practically useless.......2005-02-01

This carb counter is terribly organized. Instead of listing foods alphabetically, she lists them by categories and includes items from restaurants (??) mixed inbetween so that you have to page through multiple listings to find your item. There are no categories or titles at the top of the pages so you never know where you are in the book. There is no index and the table of contents only has categories (beef, dairy, etc.). Really inconvenient. It takes so long to find anything that it's really frustrating. What a waste of money.

Easy To Use Carb Counter Book!.......2004-12-30

I am a machinist in Minnesota,alot of info for a small book. It was very informative,everything a person needed to know about low carbs.

The author mentioned, in an interview, what helped to complete the book. Kicking the coffee habit. Said drinking it clouded creativity. I agree too, and stopped completely a few weeks ago, with the help of a coffee replacement. It's called s o y f e e and I simply love it. Made from s o y that you brew just like coffee. I even like it better than the real stuff. Look for it at www.s oycoffee.com.

This book gave you all the carb and calorie amounts for all the dairy,fruit,meat,desserts,and veggies etc. Explained very good how to do the low carb diet,made it so easy that anyone could understand it. Thanks.

Average customer rating:

Very Handy

The Pocket Protein Counter
Annette B. Natow , and Jo-Ann Heslin
Manufacturer: Pocket
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0671003801

Customer Reviews:

Very Handy.......2000-05-01

The pocket-sized book is very convenient -- easy to carry around and use. It provides a good guideline for protein grams, but as with most references of this nature, the listings can only be regarded as rough estimates. It does succeed at least in giving us an idea of which foods to gravitate toward if we are seeking high protein meal choices.

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Brand-Name Nutrition Counter, Revised Ed
Jean Carper
Manufacturer: Bantam
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0553252674
Release Date: 1985-10-01

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The Protein Power Lifeplan Gram Counter
Michael R.; Eades, Mary Dan Eades
Manufacturer: Warner Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000S87N0Y

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Original, Creative, Imaginative, Fresh, Innovative, Healthful

Wonderful!

great book!

Packed with creative approaches

Vegetarian Appetizers: Simply Delicious Recipes for Easy Entertaining
Paulette Mitchell
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Complete Soy Cookbook

ASIN: 0811829669

Book Description

Everyone loves party food! But in today's busy world who has time to prepare sensational, healthy hors d' oeuvres to please every palate? Thanks to the creative ideas in Vegetarian Appetizers it's never been easier--or more delicious. Over 70 innovative recipes ideal for any festive event, large or small, take advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients. So dip, dunk, spear, or munch, Vegetarian Appetizers is a great reason to eat your veggies.

Customer Reviews:

Original, Creative, Imaginative, Fresh, Innovative, Healthful.......2007-01-16

Ms. Mitchell packs her book with fresh ideas. If you are looking for something new, this is it. Even if the title of the recipe suggests something that you have read before, rest assured that Ms. Mitchell has added something different and delicious to it.

Anybody can create a tasty dish by drowning it in butter or melting lots of cheese over it. Many standard appetizers are unhealthy for this reason. Although Ms. Mitchells does use cheese from time to time, her recipes are not drowning under it. Don't get me wrong I love cheese as much as the next person but so often I have had to pass by the standard appetizer plate because it is full of cheese laden appetizers. Ms. Mitchell uses imaginative combinations of ingredients and spices and herbs to make her recipes stand out. This is also a great book if you are trying to get your family to eat more vegetables. Just increase the size or number of her appetizers and serve them as delicious vegetable side dishes. Wish I had more than five stars to assign to this book.

Wonderful!.......2006-08-11

I love this book! Delicious appetizers displayed beautifully... with clear instructions. These appetizers would be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I am so pleased!

great book!.......2003-01-20

We had some parties over the holidays and this book was a key resource for pulling out some creative, interesting dishes that everyone loved. Mushroom pate was a particular hit. The flavors are interesting but not weird, variety throughput the book is great. Most of our friends are meat eaters so it was fun to do an hor d'oeurve party where no one missed the meats. Highly recommended! It made it easier for me to enjoy the holidays! Great resource.

Packed with creative approaches.......2002-02-11

Packed with creative approaches to the enhancement of fresh foods, Vegetarian Appetizers is a sampler of gourmet, internationally influenced, sophisticated, yet simple appetizers that are designed to appeal to inclusive palates (vegans, vegetarians, and others). Divided into five chapters, the 144-page hardback covers Appetizer Basics, Light Bites, Mezzo Bites, Sizable Bites, and Sweet Bites, plus Paulette's tips and an appendix for vegan recipes. Most of the 70 plus recipes take just one page, and there are many accompanying color photographs to illustrate the presentation.

Experienced teacher/author/T.V. host Mitchell takes the intimidation out of such taste experiences as Caramelized-Onion Fritatta With Chimichurri Sauce, combining Italian and Argentinean flavors, or Yam Croquettes With Tangerine-Sherry Sauce, or Five-Spice Diced Vegetables in Endive Leaves with Plum Sauce, or the cover feature, East Indian inspired Cumin Scented Potatoes in Filo Cups.

Sprinkled throughout the recipes are invaluable tips for flavorful shortcuts, such as in the referral to Penzeys Spices for making Lebne with Zaatar, a middle eastern herbed yogurt cheese. From the simple, such as Guacamole, to the exotic, such as Quail Eggs With Olivada, to the challenging, for example Vegetable Pates with Creamy Horseradish Sauce, Vegetarian Appetizers packs a punch you and your guests won't forget to appreciate.

Nancy Lorraine, Reviewer

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