You don't have to be an elite athlete to eat like one -- their peak performance secret is carbohydrates, the pure energy source that keeps active people goingstrong. In this one-of-a-kind nutrition counter, discover the surprising benefits of carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar -- and boost your energy for everyday living with this powerful trio.
Bestselling authors and nutrition experts Annette B. Natow and Jo-Ann Heslin shatter the myths surrounding:
CARBOHYDRATES -- Learn why they are essential for weight maintenance and good health -- and which foods provide the best fuel for fast-paced living.
FIBER -- Raise your daily intake with this essential guide; fiber may help cut the risk for cancer, lower cholesterol, aid in weight loss, and ease gastrointestinal problems.
SUGAR -- Current research has revealed its unexpected benefits -- find out how sugar can fit into a healthy diet.
This unrivaled counter includes 15,000 entries of brand name and generic foods (no repeated listings as in other guides), portion sizes, and caloric counts, to help ensure you're getting the best nutrition for the best food sources. Get ready to energize your life with this essential guide!
- ISBN10 0671025627
- ISBN13 9780671025625
- Publish Date 1 October 1999
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 2 September 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Simon & Schuster
- Format Paperback
- Pages 528
- Language English