Carbs & Cals Carb & Calorie Counter: Count Your Carbs & Calories with Over 1,700 Food & Drink Photos!

This book is brilliant, if like me you have diabetes and have to watch them carbs it's great for that. This book gives details of meals, snacks, bread, pasta, takeaways, sauces and more, each page gives you the calories, carbs,protein, fibre for each item it shows, if your calorie counting this is also great for that. It gives portion sizes and amounts. I now live by this book, can be added as a app, so you can check when your out and about.

This book has been an invaluable resource for managing my Type 2 diabetes and navigating my diet. It's brimming with useful information on carbs, which has made meal planning so much easier. I appreciate the clear layout and the detailed breakdowns of nutrient values across different portions. This has been particularly helpful when trying to keep things varied, like whipping up different pasta dishes.However, there are a few minor drawbacks. While the images of foods in various weights are informative, they can be a tad overwhelming. A standard 100g reference alongside the different options would’ve simplified the calculations. Moreover, the absence of more comprehensive data on sugar and fats feels like a missed opportunity.All in all, this book truly shines as a reference guide for anyone needing to watch their carb intake. From casual family meals to dining out at national chains, it helps keep you on track. Highly recommended!

Great book, really informative and has so many foods in there, great selection.Good balance of information and photos so really easy to identify where you could be going wrong!Also has good range of gluten free foods included.

Second edition and an improvement on the former.Easy to use and to find what you're looking for with a variety of dishes that might even encourage exploring different things all alongside more commonly known produce.Only criticism is the way they present the calculations! Pages full of same item but at different weight (eg Pasta Bows,30g, 88g, 148g, 205g, 265g and 323g) all with the equated Carbs, Cals, Protein, Fat, SatFat and Fibre but who on earth would cook to those precise measurements? I would much prefer a simple calculation for 100g and then work from there, as is, it's an additional un-necessary equation to work out your required total and hence why I've dropped a rating.

A very handy book especially if you are diabetic type 2 like me. Lost quite a bit of weight using this book.

This book has genuinely been a lifesaver. I live with type 3C diabetes—sometimes referred to as 'brittle diabetes'—which makes insulin management incredibly difficult. My pancreas functions sporadically, which means I need to be constantly vigilant with my carb intake.Thanks to the guidance in this book, and a bit of patience, I’ve been able to accurately calculate my insulin units and carb consumption, resulting in far more precise injections than ever before. I also discovered that packaged foods now consistently display carbohydrate content, making carb counting much simpler.If you’re dealing with similar challenges, I can say from experience that carb counting truly works—and this book makes it achievable. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

What an amazing book! Used with a good set of kitchen scales, it is easy to work out your calories and food values. It's very reassuring to know my protein intake, being elderly. I can even refer to this book for my dog's nutritional needs, as she eats only human grade fresh food. Very easy to follow, and concise.I would highly recommend it to anyone wishing to monitor their diets!

The "Carb and Calorie Counter" book serves as a useful reference for individuals looking to manage their dietary intake more effectively. With its extensive food database and nutritional information, it offers valuable assistance in making informed choices about what to eat.One of the book's initial draws is the promise of a free 14-day trial of the accompanying app. However, it's disappointing to discover that this trial isn't as advertised, as accessing certain features within the app requires a subscription. This lack of transparency regarding the true nature of the trial can be frustrating for users expecting a genuine opportunity to explore the app's capabilities without additional costs.Furthermore, while the book provides valuable information, it faces stiff competition from numerous free or more reasonably priced apps offering similar functionality. Given the relatively high price point of the book, it's reasonable to expect more generous terms for accessing the linked app. Offering a complimentary subscription for at least six months would provide users with a more substantial incentive to invest in the book.Despite these drawbacks, the "Carb and Calorie Counter" book remains a useful tool for individuals seeking guidance on managing their nutritional intake. Its comprehensive food reference and nutritional data make it a valuable resource for those looking to make healthier choices. However, potential buyers should be aware of the limitations of the accompanying app trial and consider whether the book's benefits outweigh the associated costs.