It's simply not useful to present information listed under brand names and that's what the other books do. How do you compare the same foods under different brands? Very, very slowly, if at all! Do we really care about one tea biscuit having two more calories than another? We don't think so. People want the CALORIE values for what they are considering for purchase, and then they want them for the portion they want to eat. That's what we do here. "The Pocket Calorie Counter" is an easy-to-use list of foods and drinks, providing the calorie content per portion, together with the carb, fat and fibre content. All this information comes packed into a small enough book for you to carry it with you everywhere!
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Carolyn started her career at the top working as Head Chef for a restaurant but eventually switched to journalism where, in 1977, she was able to combine her love of food with her flair for words when she became Deputy Cookery Editor for Woman magazine. Over the years she has freelanced for numerous women's, parenting, education, food and lifestyle magazines as well as for PR companies specialising in food, nutrition and health. She has written over 40 books and has taught both cookery and journalism at further education level. She has written many books for Foulsham and sold over 92,000 books in 2006 alone.
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221 of 222 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ok so after reading review's of this book I was slightly concerned that the portion sizes were not accurate e.g. 1 small portion, 1 tumbler, 1 good handful etc, but I bought the book anyway as everything else in the reviews looked good and well it's not too hard to guess the amounts. Well I needn't have worried as there is a section in the book called portion sizes which give the equivalent weight/measurements of the quoted portions (I think maybe some people may have missed this bit by skipping right to the counter tables) - Excellent so now not only does it list practically everything, all portions sizes can be measured accurately and it fits into your handbag :o) Fab little book, I give It the thumbs up and would recommend it.
63 of 63 people found the following review helpful
By Lucius
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I bought this on a whim and its BRILLIANT. Ignore the people who say the portion descriptions aren't accurate enough, theres a section at the front which explains this fully. It has everything you can imagine you'd need in it. The portions described are 'normal' person portions - not bird food size! The book has a logical order and everything is where you would expect to find it. It lists home-made and shop bought options which is great and also lists naughty things like curry and all its trimmings. The books small and light enough for your bag but has all the foods you require in it. I can't fault it!!
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great for calorie counting. Really easy to use and has most items in it. Also food measured in real terms ie one tablespoon full, rather than in grams. Great buy and really cheap.
118 of 123 people found the following review helpful
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I brought the calorie counter as i now want to know how much calories the food i eat contain. This calorie book is tiny and you can carry it with you everywhere. It's set out like a dictionary (alphabetical order) with the calorie number according to portions- which is one of the many things that make this calorie book great! It doesn't only contain brand names but also has things like home-made fish and chips or home-made chicken soup e.t.c so you know for sure how many calories the food is. Basically, if you really care about the amount of calories a food has then buy this book....you just can't go wrong!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Book Fiend
Format:Paperback
This book is handy and fits easily into your bag and your lifestyle. Easy to calculate, lots of different foods listed. I'm buying the books for my sisters too!
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Jordan Sims
Format:Paperback
If you're trying to lose weight, and who isn't, this is a must have. It's got just about every calorie you might need to know about. The book is laid out in a very easy to read manner and was easy to use and undestand. I don't think there's a better calorie counter book out there and for this, I highly recommend getting it.
73 of 78 people found the following review helpful
By M. Hindley
Format:Paperback
No brand names but you can look up Big Mac, Kentucky fried chicken etc.
Portions are realistic eg:
Columns: Food, kC/portion, Portion size, Carbs (g), fat (g),fibre.
Garlic, 5 , 1 clove , 1 , trace, low
Jaffa Cake, 48 , 1 individual cake,9 , 1 , low
Carrot , 35 , 1 large ,8 , trace , medium
but what is large? It does give some equivalent weights or sizes at the beginning but not what size a large carrot is referring to. Most portions are good but as in the carrot problem, not exact.
A good little book to stick in your bag.
Portions are realistic eg:
Columns: Food, kC/portion, Portion size, Carbs (g), fat (g),fibre.
Garlic, 5 , 1 clove , 1 , trace, low
Jaffa Cake, 48 , 1 individual cake,9 , 1 , low
Carrot , 35 , 1 large ,8 , trace , medium
but what is large? It does give some equivalent weights or sizes at the beginning but not what size a large carrot is referring to. Most portions are good but as in the carrot problem, not exact.
A good little book to stick in your bag.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Katy Bagshaw
Format:Paperback
Good little book. I find it tedious to have to work out the nutritional information of a portion size because the info is given per 100g... this book gives everything in bowls, or "one good handful" for salads and so on: reasonable, everyday portion sizes that take out calculating tedium!!!
It also has a really important preface that can support healthy eating, setting out suggestions for portion size and also reminding you to look for the protein, fat and fibre content of food as the key to losing weight is not JUST calorie-counting.
Fits in your handbag so you can port it about with you, handy for restaurants... although I must admit I usually choose what I want anyway, then slap my forehead when I read how calorific it is! ;)
I can strongly recommend this book. It's easy to use and well-balanced.
It also has a really important preface that can support healthy eating, setting out suggestions for portion size and also reminding you to look for the protein, fat and fibre content of food as the key to losing weight is not JUST calorie-counting.
Fits in your handbag so you can port it about with you, handy for restaurants... although I must admit I usually choose what I want anyway, then slap my forehead when I read how calorific it is! ;)
I can strongly recommend this book. It's easy to use and well-balanced.
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diet book
this is a useful little book to carry around with you. It arrived quickly and in good condition and it is easy to use.
Published 21 hours ago by flatmatelinda
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Great
this book is a small handy size to have in your handbag. Excellent information to calorie counting. can take it anyware even in a small hand bag
Published 5 days ago by MRS L E WADLEY
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Great book
I don't know why all these people are getting stressed about this book not explaining about portion sizes...because it does at the front. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Danielle Samways
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handy help
this little book is ideal ,even fits in a small clutch bag.
easy to follow and no messing trying to convert measures
easy to follow and no messing trying to convert measures
Published 8 days ago by pat rose
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Great Guide
At first I thought it looked complicated but now I have the hang of it I can look up whatever I want and get the calories easy. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Ms. S. C. Dabner
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Great
Handy little book, just slips into your hand bag thanks. Would recommend to any one. You cannot go wrong with this book.
Published 19 days ago by Mrs Barbara A Rhodes
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Disappointing purchase1
Although this book is a handy size to take with you, I do find it is not precise enough and does not have for example the calories in an orange or an apple.
Published 1 month ago by Chinco19
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ideal
I have always wanted to keep track of what I am eating and this is the best book for it
Published 1 month ago by Mary Mace
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Very good
This book covers a WIDE range of products and I find it invaluable when on the 5/2 diet,(500) Calories a day
Published 1 month ago by lyn from suffolk
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Pocket Calorie Counter
Received item in excellent condition and received very quickly. Good little book to carry around and contains a lot of things that are on the market and you can look things up... Read more
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