LIVINGLIVING
FOOD
REPORT
CALCULATE RISK
A book that adds up when it comes to counting carbs (and cals!)
T
he Carbs & Cals series
is now in its 6th reprint
and comes this time with
a refreshed look as well
as a range of additional
features. In Carbs&Cals Carb & Calorie
Counter more foods are included, there's
updated nutrient values as well as the
latest nutritional guidelines.
For those with diabetes, carb counting
can be tough when trying to navigate
nutritional information. Food labels are
often misleading, while recipe books often
fail to include nutritional values, and eating
out can be a minefield as no information
available, it's just down to guess work.
This book can help you calculate better,
and reduce the risk of blood sugar highs.
The Carbs & Cals method of
visually representing food portions has
revolutionised education for people
with diabetes. The new issue has more
than 1,700 food and drink photos. By
comparing the food on your plate to the
images in the book you can quickly and
accurately assess of the carb content of
the meal.
Similar problems are faced by those
counting calories for weight loss. Food
companies often vary their methods of
displaying these values in order to present
their products in the best possible light.
Are the calories shown per pack, per half
pack, per 100g, or per portion? It can be
very difficult to assess the calorific content
of food items. Another crucial factor for
those trying to lose weight is portion
control. Selecting the correct portion size
is key, but can be tricky to judge. With up
to 6 portion photos for each meal shown
in Carbs & Cals, you'll quickly realise that
choosing the big portion of sausage and
mash (containing over 1400 calories), is
MAKING CARBS COUNT:
not going to help you lose weight. This
visual method can really hit home and
help educate about calorie counting.
The Carbs & Cals tables show values
(per 100g) for popular foods such as
pasta, rice, meat and vegetables. There
are also tables showing values for
restaurant and fast food outlets, making
it easier to choose the right foods when
eating out. This issue also sports a new
'5-a-day' circle, showing the number of
fruit and veg portions in a serving.
Authors Chris Cheyette and Yello
Balolia are proud of their continuing role
in revolutionising the way carb and calorie
counting is taught and learned on a
national scale. Cheyette says,"It's amazing
to see doctors, nurses and dietitians up
and down the country using the Carbs
& Cals book to make their diabetes and
weight management consultations easier
and more effective, as well as seeing
patients self-manage and improve their
conditions using this low-cost solution."
Available at RRP £10.49.
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