I have used "The Carbohydrate Addict's GRAM COUNTER" for years and decided to get a new copy. The GRAM COUNTER has information on calories, carbs, fats and trigger foods. I ordered "The Carbohydrate Addict's CARBOHYDRATE COUNTER" and was very disappointed to find that it has only carbohydrate information. Now you have to purchase three books to get the same information that the 1995 version gave you for half the price.

I guess this book does what it is intended to do (provide Carb counts), but I had one disappointment and one criticism...

My disappointment is that this really is only tied to the Hellers' Diet in spirit only. For example, some of the Hellers' "good" veggies have a higher carb count than some of their "bad" veggies; so if something in this counter book is lower carb than a "good" food, it doesn't necessarily make it a "good" food. I probably would've taken this book to the store with me if it had the Hellers' good and bad lists, too. As it is, I just kinda flipped through and said "huh" a couple of times; I don't think I'll be going back to it very much.

My criticism is that many foods from around the world - especially veggies - are not included. I found the listed foods rather mundane. We have a fantastic grocery in the area that carries an amazing selection of produce; if the nutritional information is not listed in the grocery (common for these 'exotic' items), I'm pretty much forced to pass on them. I was hoping this book would help me with that, but it doesn't.

I received this book fast. I was quite impressed with its excellent condition. Great buy

This book did not help at all. Presently, I am preparing for my AP biology examination in 6 days, and I have to say that this book DOES NOT HELP AT ALL.Do NOT buy it : it is just a waste of money. If you want a supplement to CliffsAP Biology, get the Princeton Review one...it is much better. This book is not detailed at all and the practice tests are atrocious. One positive point: the vocabulary lists are helpful (that's why i gave it 2 stars!).

This book gave a thourough review of biology. I especially liked the outline in the begining of the book and the list of vocabulary terms is quite helpful. The charts in the book are good too. This book could go a little more in depth in explaining respiration and photosynthesis. This book also has nice practace tests, but they are a bit easier than the exam.

This review book stood apart from other ones that I had read. It had great summaries and listed the key topics for every section. The questions allowed me to grasp the material better. I recommend this book to everyone.

I am a big fan of the Hellers and think their programs for weight loss and cravings are the best! I was excited, then, when walking thru the airport to see this book displayed, thinking it would help me with the difficulties of sticking with the plan when traveling eating out etc. (I believe it has just been rereleased.)

I was so disappointed! It was a filled with a bunch of psychological "exercises" and no practical tips as promised in the title. Here's the really strange thing: in the book they state that carb addicts have a biological problem, not a psychological one, and they have never used psychological methods in treating their patients. Yet that's all that was in this book! At one point, you're supposed to relax and remember whether, as an infant, you were picked up or left to cry when you were hungry in your crib! Give me a break...

I have been on this diet for 1 months and 4 days and have lost a total of 15 pounds today! And I don't even feel like I am on a diet! At first I felt guilty for eating junk food at my reward meal, but once the pounds came off..I knew it was for real! This is the easiest diet I have ever been on and plan to make this my life style! Thanks so much!!

This book is great to educate on the addiction many of us face with carbohydrates. Don't be fooled, this is not a one shot weight loss plan ... it is an adopted lifestyle to control an addiction. Great book, great plan. It's sticking to the plan that is sometimes the hard part.

This handy little pocket book was a gift from my husband &has proved invaluable particularly while grocery shopping andrestaurant dining. I keep it in my purse for quick reference & many of my co-workers are now borrowing it during the day to see what they're eating. A great little book!

After being turned on the the low-carb manner of eating, I researched and read many of the books currently on the market...This book is the most liveable that I have seen...I may lose the weight 2 pounds slower a month with this book verses the Protein Power 30 Carb/per day program, but I can stay on this program for the rest of my life..Thanks again. 14 down, 17 to go!

The book was easy to use, especially the way it included listings for fast food. It's also a great size so you can take it with you anywhere.

I tested in Aug 99 using Petersons, Princeton, and Amazon clep Books to study for the General Natural Sciences Test. None of these books came remotely close to helping me get 1% of the information presented as questions on the real test. Who ever made that test must have taken their information from the smallest corners of the earth they could find to make the questions. I still can't believe the vast difference between what seemed normal study material and what material was tested. Your company should go and take one of those tests and see how far out that test is compared to what you offer and get it in- line or you won't make much money or help people like myself to acheive a passing score using your books. Additionally, the study guide of which the college board offers is very vague. You could help all by re-doing your study material. By the way, I used the same books as mentioned above and tested high on the General Social Sciences Test.

I used the average of the first two reviews so my review will not alter how my predecessors rated the book. I have not seen this particular book, but I have seen (and used) many others and believe there is a complete misunderstanding on the part of the general public as to the benefit of the books.

These books will NOT give you all the information you ever needed to know. It will give you a guide to the type of questions you will encounter, but you must know your subject. I am a librarian and highly recommend my patrons check out a textbook on the subject or buy textbooks that are used in local or national colleges. One on-line source of these titles is from World Lecture Hall at the University of Texas.

Use the textbooks and supplemental information recommended on the individual subject websites in addition to these test books and you'll do well!

This book really made the difference. I am so glad I bought it and used it. Clear information and easy to use. Recommend it to all my classmates.

This book is an assest when dining out or at the grocery store. Every imaginable type of food is counted, allowing you to easily stick to your maximum allotment of carbs. This diet has also been easier to follow than the atkins for it allows you a reasonable amount of carb intake.