Michael F. Jacobson
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Total reviews: 2
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
useful, but could be outdated 4 out of 5 stars.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful.
Although the authors tend to have a low opinion of high protein/low carbohydrate diets, which seem to be proving themselves over and over again (and work for me very well) the book is still quite useful in finding out the number of grams of protein, carbohydrates, and fat that are contained in several of the most popular fast foods that we eat. The book is arranged in alphabetical order so it is easy to locate the restaurant chain that you are looking for. The products are then listed with a summary of its ingredients in up to fifteen categories. The entire content of the food is then rated with a "gloom" factor, which tells you how bad or good the item is in comparison with other fast foods. This is a good quick-reference feature for those who have no idea whatsoever about what they are looking for in a food. The book also has an alphabetical listing of the same restaurants with the actual ingredients of their food items. This can be very useful for those who have certain dietary restrictions and need to ascertain specific ingredients in their food. In the front section of the book there are listings of foods that are the highest in saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium, for example, and there are also listings for food lowest in fat, and the fiber content of foods.
In general the book is quite useful, although it may be outdated. Since foods change every so often in fast food restaurants, you may not be able to find the specific item that you are looking for. For example, I could not find Wendy's chicken nuggets (I have the 2nd edition - paperback, 1991) which is the first item I get when I go to Wendy's. But you can probably make an educated guess by looking at some of the other foods that are similar. This guide may eventually prove itself quite valuable since I don't see many books that actually list the ingedients of popular fast foods. Most books tell you the protein/carb/fat content of one egg, 1 cup of corn flakes, 1 slice of wheat toast, etc., and are suited only for those who are going to prepare their own meals all the time.
Editorial Review:
Totally revised and updated, this is the guide that eliminates the guesswork of ordering at a fast-food restaurant by presenting the facts-all of them. Certainly, due to public pressure, fast-food restaurants now offer a few healthier choices than they used to. But the pitfalls still remain.
For the second edition, the authors have included a greatly expanded and separate ingredients section that handily lists every ingredient in virtually every item found on the menus of 15 major fast food chains. New cholesterol, saturated fat, and shortening charts answer the most recent nutritional concerns. Sections and lists on sodium, sugar, calories, additives, and more have been added.
With the aid of this indispensable guide, you can make healthy choices for you and your children-even when eating fast food. Selection of the Quality Paperback Book Club and Book-of-the-Month Club. 246,500 copies in print.
