<DIV>Whether you're following a diet plan that requires carb-counting, you have diabetes, or simply because you are conscious of the quantity of carbs you consume, <I>The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting</I> is the all-in-one resource for practically and effectively managing your carb intake. Certified diabetes educator, type 1 diabetic, and <I>Think Like a Pancreas</I> author Gary Scheiner focuses on carb counting in a real-world context, and his explanations and advice?in addition to being complete and thoroughly accurate?are geared towards the most common foods and eating habits. <I>The Ultimate Guide to Accurate Carb Counting</I> tells you everything you need to accurately keep track of your carb intake, including:<BR>? The basic rationale for and the theory behind carb-counting, as well as explanations of simple to advanced techniques<BR>? How to read and understand food labels, and how to estimate the nutritional values of unlabelled foods<BR>? Resources for carb counting at major restaurant chains<BR>? An explanation of the glycemic index and its influence on carb-counting<BR>? Adjusting for fiber and sugar substitutes<BR>? A comprehensive listing of exchanges, carb factors, and glycemic index values, as well as the carb and fiber values for 2,500 foods<BR></DIV>