Calorie King Fat & Carbohydrate Counter-2010 Diet Guide & Counter

The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter is a National Top 100 Best Seller and the most recommended book of its type by health professionals. It's easy to see why!

The book is compiled by Allan Borushek, a dietitian and health educator with over 30 years of clinical experience. His motto is: "Fat Matters, Carbs Count, but, Calories Are King!"

It's a fact that most of us drastically underestimate how much food we eat. One of the main reasons is that we really don't know what's in the food we eat day-in and day-out. Now you can end the guesswork. You will find the calorie, fat and carbohydrate counts for your favorite foods in this convenient, pocket-sized, and colorful book.

2010 Edition is the most up-to-date book of food counts available

Contains unique food data that is not available elsewhere

Has 11,000 food listings, including 200 fast food chains and restaurants

Contains international foods, carnival foods and fair foods

Uses color coding to make it quick and easy to find what you're looking for

Is rated #1 by health professionals and consumers

Is used as a resource for numerous government studies on obesity and by diabetes and other health educators

"The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter" contains bonus counters and practical guides, including weight control tips, information on unexplained weight gain, essential portion control information, advice for overweight children, hints to reduce fat, calorie and carbohydrate intake, plus specialized guides on diabetes, glycemic index, calcium, protein, cholesterol, fiber, sodium, iron, caffeine and high blood pressure.

(Formerly called "The Doctor's Pocket Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter")

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Poll: Are You Struggling to Pay For Food?

Good news! This month global food prices fell for the first time after an 8 month increase.

Don't celebrate just yet because food still costs 37% more than it did a year ago. If you're like me, even a small trip to the supermarket comes with a 100 dollar price tag and that's just for the basics.

On top of rising food prices (to add insult to injury), global median incomes are falling as countries still try to recover from economic recession. Not to mention all of the other increased costs of living including gasoline and energy.

I don't see how some families can do it, especially when trying to buy food products that are healthy and not tainted with pesticides, hormones, and preservatives.

Does your family struggle with the cost of food? Can you give others tips on how you save money at the supermarket while still eating healthy? Participate in the poll and comments below.

Do you struggle to pay for food each month?

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Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard

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Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set

Shed pounds and have a blast in the process with the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD set. Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating Latin rhythms, and easy-to-follow routines, this invigorating dance-fitness "party" will have you movin', groovin', and shakin' the weight off to the sexy, exotic rhythms of salsa, cumbia, samba, merengue, and more. Each routine features interval training sessions that combine fast and slow rhythms with resistance training, helping sculpt and tone your body while burning fat. As a result, Zumba fanatics can enjoy multiple long-term health benefits while having fun in the moment. Working out can be a lot of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience--until now.

The set--which comes with four DVDs and six total workouts--will work your body from head to toe, starting with the basics and then moving to your favorite targets, such as your core, thighs, and abs. The set also comes with maraca-like toning sticks to add some muscle to your body sculpting routines. The DVDs include the following workouts: Zumba Fitness Basics Workout, Zumba Fitness 20-Minute Express Workout, Zumba Fitness Sculpt & Tone Workout, Zumba Fitness Cardio Party Workout, Zumba Fitness Live! Workout, and Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout.

About Zumba Fitness

The Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System includes four DVDs and two toning sticks.

Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. Since its inception in 2001, Zumba Fitness has grown to become the world's largest and most successful dance-fitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes, and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries.

As a fitness instructor in his native Cali, Colombia, the life of Zumba program's founder, Alberto "Beto" Perez, took an unexpected turn one fateful day in the mid-'90s. He darted off to teach an aerobics class and forgot his traditional aerobics music, so he improvised using his own mix of music from tapes he had in his backpack (the salsa and merengue music he grew up with). Spontaneously, he created a new kind of dance-fitness, one that focused on letting the music move you (instead of counting reps over the music). Energy electrified the room; people couldn't stop smiling. His class loved it! And on that day, a revolutionary new fitness concept was born--the Zumba Fitness-Party.

In 2001, Beto brought his new dance-fitness style to Miami, Florida, and, through a student (Alberto Perlman's mom), met entrepreneurs Alberto Perlman and Alberto Aghion. All three hailed from Colombia and all three had a vision to bring this dynamic dance-fitness class to the masses. The three Albertos formed an alliance and created a business, calling it Zumba Fitness. They trademarked the word Zumba® and set a goal to expand the brand all over the world. First came the DVDs, then the infomercial--which introduced the Zumba Fitness-Party to the public on a wide-scale basis. That followed with the demand for Zumba classes and Zumba instructors and then the company took off and the Zumba program expanded in a big way. By 2005, Zumba Fitness spawned a full-fledged Zumba Academy to license Zumba Instructors to teach Zumba classes. More expansion followed with the launch of Zumbawear apparel and accessories, music CDs, and in 2008, one of the bestselling at-home fitness DVD series ever--the Zumba Fitness® Total Body Transformation System--which starred Beto and introduced Zumba Fitness' newest stars, Tanya Beardsley and Gina Grant. In 2010, Zumba shook the ground by being the first branded fitness program to launch a video game on all three major gaming platforms: Wii, Xbox, and PS3.

Fast forward to today, the Zumba program is now taught in gyms and studios all over the world to millions of Zumba enthusiasts. And as the program continues to evolve from its humble beginnings, to a global movement, to a way of life--its growth has only deepened the company's commitment to providing accessible fitness, without the strain, without the sacrifice, just the pure joy of a party.

What's in the Box?
Four DVDs with workouts: Zumba Fitness Basics Workout, Zumba Fitness 20-Minute Express Workout, Zumba Fitness Sculpt & Tone Workout, Zumba Fitness Cardio Party Workout, Zumba Fitness Live! Workout, and Zumba Fitness Flat Abs Workout; two toning sticks

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Poll: Dr. Sears' or Gary Taubes' Obesity Theory?

I think Dr. Barry Sears was feeling a little bit left out of the diet wars lately.

With all the press, Dr. Oz, Gary Taubes, and now Pierre Dukan are getting, it's only fair that Sears, founder of The Zone Diet, would want a piece of the action.

He recently did an interview for NBC's Daytime and said the nation's obesity problem is due to omega-6 rich fats in the diet.

He says that these omega-6 rich oils are used in all kinds processed products and combined with refined carbs produce inflammation or what he calls "Toxic Fat". He promotes switching to olive oil and butter to reduce inflammation and to lose weight.

Gary Taubes the best selling author of Why We Get Fat, says that dietary carbohydrates are the primary reason for obesity. He promotes cutting out grains, sugar, and having limited fruit. Instead dieters should eat how our ancient ancestors ate as this is how humans have "evolved" to eat.

Now both men agree that only good fats should be consumed, but where they greatly differ is the primary reason for the obesity epidemic. Oh yeah, and Sears' complete line of processed "Zone Foods" with the main ingredient usually being "wheat flour".

Who do you think is right? Participate in the comments and poll below.

Do you think that it's omega-6 oils that cause obesity or is it diets rich in carbs?

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Wendy's Natural Fries Aren't So Natural

Late last year, Wendy's introduced its new "natural-cut" French fries seasoned with sea salt. "Real fries don't fall far from the potato," says all the advertising.

And apparently all the hype worked, because a recent taste test showed that 56% of Americans preferred Wendy's new fries against 39% who preferred McDonald's. The remaining 5% said, "Duh. My brain hurts."

But Wendy's shouldn't wave the grease-stained victory flag just yet. It turns out Wendy's "natural" fries contain a lot of ingredients that are anything but natural.

Some wily bloggers at BNET have fished out Wendy's dirty little secrets. The biggest crime against nature is that the "natural-cut" chopped potatoes are dipped in sodium acid pyrophosphate and powdered in D-glucose (a corn additive); both prevent fries from browning during frying. This includes at the factory and then at the restaurant.

Additionally, Wendy's, like most fast food restaurants, adds dimethylpolysiloxane to their fry oil. Dimethylpolysiloxane is a chemical that stops oil from foaming, allowing numerous batches to be cooked in the same oil. Oh, and it should go without saying, but dimethylpolysiloxane isn't natural.

Now, as for the potatoes themselves, there is absolutely nothing special about them. "100% Russet potatoes" is meaningless. A spokesperson for the National Potato Council says, "Virtually all processed French fries are Russets." Then a five year old put his ear where his mouth should be.

Another issue with Wendy's natural fries is the skin; with the exception of the tippy-top, the fries are devoid of skin, which we all know is usually one of the most nutritious parts of fruits and vegetables.

So if you buy Wendy's new fries, don't fool yourself that they're some how healthier than typical fast food French fries. After all, a small, medium, or large order will run you between 320 to 520 calories, 15 to 25g of total fat, and an eye-popping 380 to 630mg of sodium.

Wendy's has some rethinking to do. Instead of selling the new fries as "natural" and for the sake of integrity (if they have any left), Wendy's slogan should be: "Meet the new crap, same as the old crap."

And you got to wonder, with Taco Bell getting sued for lack of "real beef" in their tacos, is Wendy's is primed for a lawsuit? Quick, dig up Johnny Chochran!

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