Books by Corinne T. Netzer

The importance of a balanced and healthful diet cannot be overemphasized. But how can you be sure you are getting all of the nutrients your body requires? The Complete Book of Vitamin and Mineral Counts has the information you need. Find out which vitamins and minerals are in the food you eat--and what you may have to add to your diet. For example, are you trying to boost your immune system? You need zinc, and one of the best natural sources is in whole grain products like bran cereals. Worried about osteoporosis but don''t like milk? Canned salmon is a good alternative to step up your calcium intake. Research has shown how important it is for pregnant women to get enough folic acid, but from where? Try spinach--which will also give you the extra dose of vitamin A your pregnancy calls for at the same time.A new index speeds your access to specific foods and nutrients.Plus comprehensive information on each essential vitamin and mineral--its function, best sources, RDA, and toxicity.

The cholesterol is out, but satisfying, richly delicious flavors are here to stay!Some things in life you can’t afford to cheat on. Cutting out the high cholesterol in your diet is one of them. America’s #1 leader on food and nutrition, Corinne T. Netzer, is determined to help you stay below the daily recommended intake of this artery-clogging enemy of good health. You’ll savor every bite while you give yourself and your family all the health benefits of reduced cholesterol dishes, such as protection against hardening of the arteries, overall cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, and reduced susceptibility to strokes and heart attacks.

The phenomenal bestseller! Newly revised and updated! Thousands of new listings!THE INDISPENSABLE ONE-VOLUME REFERENCE FROM CORINNE T. NETZER, AMERICA'S #1 AUTHORITY ON THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF FOOD Are you counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams? Watching your cholesterol? Boosting protein or fiber? Whatever your nutritional needs, this completely revised and updated ninth edition of The Complete Book of Food Counts is the most authoritative, up-to-date reference you can buy. Featuring thousands more listings (and more choices) than ever before, this vital reference provides all the essential counts you need to know for generic and brand-name foods-as well as the latest gourmet and health foods and a variety of ethnic cuisines. Whether it's fresh or frozen, fast-food or slow-cooked, The Complete Book of Food Counts is an A to Z guide to the choices in your supermarket aisles, at your local farmer's market, or served in your favorite restaurants! • Calorie counts• Carbohydrate grams• Cholesterol milligrams• Sodium milligrams• Protein grams• Fat grams• Fiber gramsPLUS• A conversion table for weight and capacity measures• Alphabetized listing for easy reference• And much, much more THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FOOD COUNTS