calorie king book (2008 edition)

sable_032592 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 07:25 PM

i just decided to get the calorie king book from amazon but the 2009 edition wasn't available and hasn't been for some time... so i ordered the 2008 one, it hasn't come in yet, but i'm wondering if anyone here has it or knows anything about it... i was really looking for a book that has the nutritional values of foods (both grocery and restaurant)... i know the calorie king site is good so i thought the book must be good too...

any thoughts? anyone?

snakey · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Have you tried the calorie king web site. I just checked it looked as the 2009 is available.

ant hill · #3 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 11:26 PM

I have tryied the mobile phone way mobile.calorieking.com and the normal web is better. It's too cumbersome using the phone.

Kat · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 11:32 PM

I used to have the little book before I lost it >[
I thought it was REALLY great! Useful and had almost everything I could think of. I really want a new one. Good choice in my opinion

Mich · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 08:56 AM

Excellent reference for us who need to know nutritional info. I keep it in my car, or in my purse when traveling. You can always find either the exact thing you need or something very similar.

It's a small book (about 3X4 inches) but HEAVY. Very worth it.

isiscrystal · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 09:10 AM

I got the 2001 edition when I was first diagnosed. I used it forever, then finally this year I got the updated 2008 edition. I laughed at myself for not buying another one sooner because the 2001 book was soooo behind! And they're only like $8 or so. Definitely really informative and worth it. It's the "nutrition fact" book that I'd recommend to anyone if they asked me. Just make sure you get a new one every year or two so you've got the info for all the updated dishes at fast food places and whatnot.

mortis505 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 10:02 AM

I have the 07 book and dont go dining out with out it. Its an invaluable resource.

Keezheekoni · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 12:17 PM

If any of you have a Medtronic rep, they'll give a copy to you yearly for free.

Some endos who have reps they work with also have them in their meter closets.

VinceF · #9 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 12:15 PM

It is a great source for information. I have copies in my car, wifes car, and carry one and have a spare at home in case I loose one. There usually isn't much difference from year to year.

-Dave

sable_032592 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-14-2009, 11:55 AM

the seller i bought it from on amazon contacted me and said they are sending me the 2009 edition even though i ordered the 2008... so it's all good! hope i get it soon... thanx!