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Dr. Atkins' New Carbohydrate Gram Counterx$1.00
  (66 reviews)
Best Price: $4.95 $1.00
The companion to the New York Times best-seller.
Dr. Atkins' New Carbohydrate Gram Counter has a slightly misleading name. While grams of carbohydrate are listed for various foods, there are also protein and fat grams listed for each entry. With more than 1,200 listings, including hundreds of brand-name products, this makes a handy, portable reference. It should be noted, however, that that the Gram Counter is really meant as a companion to Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution; the brief dietary information included in the introduction to the Gram Counter isn't of much use by itself.
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Very good day-to-day dieter's companion and guide
By A2T1UPU42OH7E7 on 1998-04-21
I started the Atkins diet on my own, based on the guiding principles described on the book "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution". I have steadily and comfortably reduced inches off my waist by using the "Dr. Atkins' New Carbohydrate Gram Counter" as a guide to food selection. If it were not for its reduced, concise listing of foods (carbs, proteins, fat) I could not have understood the method I was supposed to follow to achieve weight loss. It is not a comprehensive guide, so don't even think of it as the ultimate compilation of your diet choices. Yet, its tiny size made it perfect to carry it in a handbag, in a glove compartment, every time I need help to navigate through the supermarket maze in search for low-carb foods, and yes, to elegantly cover my tracks when I cheated the diet.
Quick pocket reference for the diet-conscious.
By A3ATTCCO32ZXET on 2003-06-02
If you've started the Atkins diet, or at least read the diet book, then you already realize the importance of counting the carbohydrate grams you consume. Please allow me to clear up some FAQ's:1. This book will not teach you how to do the Atkins diet - for that, read Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution. 2. This book will show you total carbohydrate, fat, and protein gram counts for standard portion sizes of general or common foods. For instance, there is a general listing for "fig" but not "Kadota fig" or "Mission". If you are into more exotic fare than the standard American foods listed - say for instance that you like obscure asian fruits like or you're a oeniphile who is interested in the carb count of 60 different varieties of French wine- then you will have to do research for the carbs in your special interest on your own. 3. This book will not make specific recommendations as to which ones to avoid, eat more of, etc. - that's not its job. Instead, you are allowed to make those decisions for yourself based on the information presented and your individual allowance of daily carbs. 4. This book does not list calories because the Atkins diet is qualitative, not quantitative. 5. This book will, however, be a quick on-the-spot reference guide for Atkins dieters. It is designed to be portable and easy to understand at a glance when you need information in a hurry. Are there any flaws? Yes. For one thing, IMHO, the price could come down a bit considering that this book is a very small, almost the size of those supermarket pocket books at the checkout counter that cost only 99 cents or so. Also, it would have been helpful if Dr. Atkins had included the fiber content along with the fats, carbs and protein so that one could calculate total impact carb grams and make more educated decisions. Still, I believe this is the best carb gram counter out there for low-carb dieting purposes. I find myself consulting it quite often.
A great tool for implementing the Atkins diet.
By A2VCVD46KOODYP on 1999-10-24
I purchased two carb counter books and found the other, more extensive book to be difficult to use. This simple, little book contains most ingredients used in recipes. It is a great tool in helping to create good meals while keeping within the limits of the Atkins Diet.
Handy tote-able reference book
By on 1999-07-15
Despite complaints that the book is small, I found that it was very helpful to be able to carry the book with me and refer to it whenever needed. A 500-page tome would be a little bothersome when sitting at a table in a restaurant...I would definitely recommend this book as a companion to the "New Diet Revolution" book, and strongly urge anyone thinking about starting the Induction Diet for the first time to purchase the "New Carbohydrate Gram Counter" before they start. Why 4 stars instead of 5? A hard cover or spiral bound cover, and laminated pages, would make it easier to carry the book in purse or briefcase and use it in restaurants without worrying about ruining it.
great and portable
By A2SRYOMKG771ZA on 2000-02-02
very small - but filled with almost every product you can think of - take it with me everywhere - just wish some things didn't have so many darn carbs! I'm still trying to not go over 30 grams per day but it can be difficult.
- Waste of Time.
By ATM7IGSZ33OWE on 2000-01-02
This should only be sold in the supermarket check-out lanes for 99¢, like other mini-books. You can tell just as much from reading the nutrition labels on the products that you buy. Some of the information doesn't seem to agree with that on the packages themselves. Which should I believe? Just using it is a "guide" I guess, then it's useful, but I wouldn't know if I'd feel 100% confident in it's usage for a complete detailed factual information. It's easy to follow and eas to find the item you may be looking for, but there is alot of of "staple" foods that isn't listed.
- The TRUTH about Dr. Atkins death
By A2DV33ZA12J3TJ on 2004-06-02
It is astonishing to read the slam pieces here about Dr. Atkins so-called obesity and overweight condition at the time of his death. Here are the facts:
* He previously had a heart condition called cardiomyopathy -- a serious disease of the heart muscle which is unrelated to diet.
* He died of a head injury because of an accident falling on slippery ice and not of being overweight.
* His actual weight was 200 pounds when he was admitted to the hospital at the time of his accident. The erroneous reports of him weight 258 lbs was based on his weight at the time of his death. The extra weight was not fat, but an accumulation of body fluids linked to organ failure during his coma.
* His previous reported heart attack was due to a viral infection and not diet related. He spoke openly of his condition on various national news programs.
* The report that was released about him being overweight was leaked to the press by a group named "Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine", which is an ardent opponent of the Atkins diet. In short, they distorted his weight by reporting the weight at the time of death - 258 lbs, and not at the time of his admittance - 200 lbs...an obvious attempt to discredit and distort the facts surrounding Dr. Atkins death.
* A formal complaint has been filed by the Medical Examiner of New York regarding the suspicious leak of this information to the public by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine."
* The disinformation surrounding Dr.Atkins untimely death is politically driven by the AMA and other detractors of the diet.Dr. Atkins book, New Diet Revolution has turned the AMA and other nutritional views upside down and has created a furor over the standard edicts of the medical profession. What is not said among the detractors of the Diet is that it is safe and it works. The information contained in this book will not only help you lose weight, it could save your life. The food industry, especially the bread and pasta industry have lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of the low carb revolution. Is it any wonder that this diet is under so much fire? Keep an open mind and read the book. As a side note, ignor the mumbo-jumbo rantings and ravings of the "Elixir Diet" system (see below). The hatred and mis-information spread by the reviewer is evidence enough that the Elixir system is phony as a three cent penny. Nuff said. The guy hasn't even read the Atkins book!
- mis-leading to say the least!
By on 2002-10-17
One would think that since Atkins counts only "digestible" carbs that the carbs in this book would be the Atkins carbs, not the total carbs. BUT, this book shows you the total carbs and no accompanying info on fiber so that you can net it out. USELESS! The Eades duo have a counter that I just ordered which is written up as giving you the "net carbs" that low-carb dieters need. Hopefully that will be the book I need.
- Very good as a SUPPLEMENT to the New Diet Revolution
By on 1999-01-26
I've read all the comments made about this book and would like to offer the following. This booklet is not meant to be used to "follow" the diet. It is a companion to The New Diet Revolution which is essential reading for anyone on this diet. I have been on it for several weeks now and I'm at the "maintenance" stage. For those of you who are looking up wine in the Carb Counter booklet, it is not listed simply because wine is made with grapes (the highest sugar content fruit) and sugar isn't allowed on this diet.
- You cant take it with you
By on 1999-03-18
This is a handy little book and by the way it certainly does have the carb counts for pasta, a previous commentator missed it. Look under "pasta and rice". I wish it did have the number of nuts you can eat instead of ounces. I don't carry a food scale to know what an ounce of nuts is. Otherwise, it is worth it because it has a brief introduction to the diet and the size makes it easy to carry with you. I think Dr. Atkin's deserves a medal for standing for what he knows is right. I highly recommend his diet for a way of life.
- By no means the best available
By on 1999-06-24
Don't bother with this book! It isn't wrong or inaccurate, understand, it is simply woefully small. I highly recommend Corrinne Netzer's Carb Counter book--almost 500 pages of listings, broken down in almost unbelievable detail. Carb listings for nearly ever imaginable *brand* of a food item. Dr. Atkin's book pales in comparison, believe me.
- Scanned friend's copy, liked it & decided to give it a try.
By on 1999-06-22
I have been on this diet since March 19 and have lost 17 pounds. The diet is easy to follow and I get plenty to eat, never getting hungry between meals. After the 14 day induction diet, I began adding more vegetables and fruits, as the book suggests, and continue to lose a pound per week. The secret is to be creative with your menus. I feel great. My friends say I look great and years younger. My husband & sons have changed their eating habits as well. All this gives me the incentive to continue. The diet truly alters your eating lifestyle and the entire family is healthier.
- Handy little carb counting tool!
By A1P4F6HIXU6WYE on 2003-01-28
This is Atkins pocketsized Carbohydrate Gram Counter updated and expanded. For each food item listed carbs, fiber, net carbs, protein, fat and calories are included. A nice difference between this and the older version of the book is the inclusion of net carbs.
The net carb of a food is the impact it will make on your body. These are the only carbs you need to count because they exclude carbohydrates and sugar alcohols. The mini book begins with an introduction that explains the science behind why it's carbohydrates we need to be concerned with not fat. Then the book gives a very basic overview of the Atkins plan. One page also gives portion size guidelines. Really handy. For example 2T peanut butter is about the size of 2 teabags. The rest of the book is devoted to food and beverage counts. Though the book is not as comprehensive as a larger book such as Corrine Netzger's Book of Food Counts it covers quite a few foods. If you are only purchasing one guide, I would purchase a larger one as it is more comprehensive. But its really helpful to have this little book in your purse, pocket or car for quick checks of what you are eating. The small size makes it easy to tote. The back of the book gives tips for dining out and has a small list of popular restaurants and the counts for their food items. I liked the book so well, I purchased two. One for my purse and the other for quick checks on the kitchen counter!
- This Book Is The Answer
By A3FHS3WMZJKG75 on 2002-07-13
I read this book from cover to cover and I often review it. I have lost over 50 pounds and have managed to keep the weight off for over a year. Anyone who says this book isnÕt informative enough either (1) hasnÕt read it thouroughly (2) doesnÕt have good comprehension skills (3) didnÕt like what they read because they were finally told the truth about their obesity and they donÕt want to give up donuts and spaghetti. This diet isnÕt for the weak. You must give up bread, pasta, sugar, starchy veggies and yes, you must give up donuts. But the results are phenominal. The sacrifices seem harsh in the beginning, but if you stick with it, soon your food cravings for flour and sugar disappear along with a large percentage of your out of control appetite. This diet is the only diet that worked for me. I really believe Dr. Atkins is a saint!
- A more comprehensive guide is needed.
By A2XRMQA6PJ5ZJ8 on 2003-04-03
The Atkins diet is a regime that works for many or most people. For me, I have gotten back to the weight I was in high school by following the Atkins program. I am a true believer.As followers of Atkins know, the one thing you have to be pretty conscientious about is counting how many grams of carbohydrate are in your diet. While this book is helpful for that, it is far from complete. For example, I like to drink wine. This book only lists a view varieties of alcoholic beverages as regards their carbohydrate gram count. What I was hoping for when I bought this book was something that might have contained say, 3 or 4 dozen varieties of white wine and their gram counts. But no. Same with salad dressings--it would be great to have listings by brand, with dozens of brands. Once again, this book only contains several brands. This book is somewhat better than the gram count section contained at the back of Dr. Atkins book, (Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution) but not a lot better. While this book may be the best available, someone out there would do well to publish a much more comprehensive guide. Adherents of the Atkins program would probably snap it up. The Atkins diet program is a program that works as Dr. Atkins describes it in his book. A comprehensive guide to carbohydrate counts in brand-name foods would be helpful, but this guide falls short.
- portable, but not in-depth
By ANBUJH7HJGPBF on 2000-06-29
This book (more a pamphlet) is very portable, but it doesn't provide in-depth carbohydrate, fat, and protein counting. Most of the information I read is right off product labels. For example, I can read the egg carton to know the numbers for eggs, but what about calculating grams for yokes and whites separately?
- worth a try
By on 1999-07-22
Though I have not yet read this book I'm on my way out to get it. A woman I met through work found out about Dr. Atkins from her father. He has lost 70lbs so far. The woman has lost 29.5lbs in a month. Dangerous? I thought maybe but she has a lot more to go and says the weight loss is starting to slow down to a more even pace. I was very excited when I heard about this new way of life and eating. I've read other comments and can't wait to see how my results will be. Wish me luck and I do the same for every one else.
- Amazing Weight Loss
By on 2001-08-20
I would just like to say that I've been on this diet for 5 weeks now and I feel great!!! I've lost 30 pounds and feel wonderful and I'm still losing. I've been struggling with my weight for 20 years and I've finally found something that works!!!! Thank you and I encourge everyone to at least try it!!! It does work!!!
- Not worth much
By A22022AGNMPCKN on 2003-01-27
Since it is an "Atkins" book, it would have been wise to show "fiber" carbs, since this would have allowed the reader to subtract this to arrive at "net" carbs. It doesn't. Really unbelievable.
- Not very good for the money.....
By on 2000-01-19
This book was a big disappointment... not nearly enough information. There are several much better informative books (at the same price or less) Shop for something else..
- Lower Carbohydrate Eating for Weight Loss and Health
By on 1999-10-22
As the author of the first "insulin-conscious" gourmet cookbook ("The Gourmet Prescription: High Flavor Recipes for Lower Carbohydrate Diets"), I'm 100% behind the carbohydrate information explosion. The serious consequences of our 10-year carbohydrate orgy (epidemics of obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes), make this book a necessary resource. A great life, however, requires more than a gram counter. We need FLAVOR as well as information-- and that's where "The Gourmet Prescription" comes in. All of the recipes are about intensifying flavor as well as lowering carbohydrates. It's a food lover's antidote to our carbohydrate binge and a great companion to any lower carbohydrate diet.
- I found it helpful
By A2VBGX39EFZ8YW on 2000-09-10
I am just starting this, so I am in the Induction Diet and I found the carbohydrate gram counter very helpful. It may not have everything in here but it has most of the things you eat on an everyday basis. It is just a helper to go along with The New Diet Revelution. Use it as that if you decide to purchase it.
- Excellent and helpful little booklet
By on 2001-05-24
A very handy companion for shopping and preparing meals. It will help you find the right stuff to eat and makes choosing a healhty variety to eat easy and fun. Concise, easy to read and worth every penny. This is only a simple little pocket-sized booklet, yet that makes it handy and fun to carry with you. I can recommend it!
- A great asset to the atkins diet...
By A1NOWEOLKMRRXM on 2003-10-02
While on the first induction phase, the atkins diet can be simple to figure out. But as you get a bit past the first two weeks calclulating out carbohydrates can get a bit complicated. I was surprised at what had carbohydrates and how much it actually had. This book was a big help to me. And its small size allowed me to carry it around and pull it out when i needed to...without being *obvious*... This book would be helpful for anyone on a low carb/no carb eating plan, not just atkins plan...
- Extremely overpriced little booklet
By on 1998-12-05
I purchased the "companion" book(let) to Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution . I was extremely disappointed when I saw it resembled not much more that the little booklets sold near the grocery store checkout area (i.e. Calory Counters, Names for Babies, etc.).The booklet itself isn't a bad little booklet, which contains carbohydrate grams, protein grams and fat grams for a lot of foods, but it's only 95 pages long, each page about 4" by 5", and I've seen much larger, pocketbook size carbohydrate counter books available for a lower price. I just don't think it was worth it.
- Not enough, too expensive for what you get.
By on 2003-02-13
A shame that more available food items aren't available in this LITTLE book. Shocked by the small size and content. However, the book has helped a bit, but DIET REVOLUTION has most of this material (of substance) and IS RECOMMENDED with 6 stars out of only 5 possible. Have lost 90 lbs and going for more. Thank you, Dr. Atkin... expand this book and I will appreciate paying for it.
- carry it everywhere!
By on 2003-04-17
I love this book. It is a great reference book and small enough to carry in my purse. Helps me when I am grocery shopping or dining out. Actually, I lost my first copy and immediately purchased another.
- Skimpy = useless
By on 1999-06-06
I took one look at this book and put it back on the shelf... buying this book is like purchasing a dictionary with only 100 words. Instead, I purchased the Corinne T. Netzer Carbohydrate Counter... a WONDERFUL reference of almost 500 (YES 500) jam packed pages of listings from wine to McDonalds. I thumb through it every day!
- Goor for quick reference, but very basic
By A991TVMBWFHED on 2001-07-18
This little book was helpful to me to get started. But I found that I was wanting more. There are many foods that are not listed in this little book and it leaves you wondering if you should or shouldn't include these items in your diet.
- Changed my life!
By A1USPH5DKCCI7F on 2004-01-25
I would have to start off by saying that Dr. Atkins is wonderful. I bought this book to help me track the number of carbs in my diet. I have been very successful by using the book and its carb levels, in fact, I would not have been as successful with the ANA if it had not been for this book. It does not have all of the foods or brands listed but it has many of the well known ones that can be found almost anywhere. I owe a huge success to this book and would recommend it to anyone who is trying to count their carbs and follow this plan. 30 pounds in a month and half should be worth something.
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