Carb-counting books are helpful to dieters that are looking to follow a low-carbohydrate diet, like Atkins, as well as diabetes who need to monitor their blood-sugar levels. A carb-counting book can assist you in finding low-carb food items while avoiding foods that are high in carbohydrates.
Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide
A new edition is regularly released for the "Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide." The book was written by Lea Ann Holzmeister, a registered dietitian, and includes reference for the calories, carbs, fat grams and sodium contained in various food items. It is separated into sections by fast food, frozen meals, fruits, vegetables, meats and desserts.
ADA Complete Guide to Carb Counting
This book was created through the American Diabetes Association, and also has new editions released every couple of years. Not only does it provide the basic knowledge to count carbs, you will also learn about portions and weighing foods. There are also suggested low-carb meal plans.
CalorieKing Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter
This hefty tome is updated each year and is available through the CalorieKing website at a low price. It contains more than 17,000 food listings, including many food items that can be difficult to find, such as international dishes and carnival foods. The book was compiled by Allan Borushek, a dietician and health educator.
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