Overview

For people looking to lose weight, manage health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, or simply consume a greater variety of nutrients, knowing what's in each meal and snack is key. But with so many options for what to eat, keeping up with nutritional data can be overwhelming. Enter The Food Counter's Pocket Companion, which supplies authoritative data on the nutrient content of 4,500 foods, 100s of grocery store brands, and 32 popular chain restaurants from across the US and Canada-all under common-sense, quick-reference categories from A to Z. This new edition incorporates an index, additional restaurant chains (Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Applebee's), and up-to-date values for brands and restaurants. There's also guidance on setting personal targets for calories and fluids as well as tips on getting enough of key nutrients. At home or on the go, whether readers need help navigating grocery store aisles or fast-food menus, this handbook takes the work (and tech) out of eating right.

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9781891011368

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"""Compact, well-organized, and highly detailed."" --Library Journal ""This book is an amazing resource for anyone interested in the composition of food. It's an invaluable tool that I recommend to individuals looking to increase or decrease specific nutrients in their diet. As a registered dietitian, I'm impressed by the number of foods analyzed and the extensive nutrient list.""--Gretchen Brademan, MS, RDN, LD, director of the dietetic program at Miami University"

"Compact, well-organized, and highly detailed.-- ""Library Journal"" This book is an amazing resource for anyone interested in the composition of food. It's an invaluable tool that I recommend to individuals looking to increase or decrease specific nutrients in their diet. As a registered dietitian, I'm impressed by the number of foods analyzed and the extensive nutrient list.--Gretchen Brademan, MS, RDN, LD, director of the dietetic program at Miami University"

"""Compact, well-organized, and highly detailed."" --Library Journal ""This book is an amazing resource for anyone interested in the composition of food. It's an invaluable tool that I recommend to individuals looking to increase or decrease specific nutrients in their diet. As a registered dietitian, I'm impressed by the number of foods analyzed and the extensive nutrient list.""--Gretchen Brademan, MS, RDN, LD, director of the dietetic program at Miami University -- ""-"""

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Jane Stephenson is a learning and development senior specialist for a globally diversified medical device and health care company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. She spent the first half of her career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and certified diabetes educator (CDE) prior to entering the health care industry. She is the author of several nutrition and fitness educational books and tools targeted to helping people take action to live healthier, happier lives. Rebecca Lindberg is a registered dietitian nutritionist, consultant, author, and speaker at Rebecca Lindberg, LLC. With three decades of experience, she's inspired countless individuals to embrace healthier lifestyles through her user-friendly tools and resources. As the co-founder of Rumblings Media, LLC, Rebecca also empowers midlife women to live well and flourish through transformative online courses, events, travel experiences, and free content. Rebecca is passionate about helping women ditch dieting, simplify eating, achieve goals through a personalised approach, and find joy in food again.

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