Bowes & Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used

"Good luck trying to find anything in this stupid book. I spent my day trying to find squash until I gave up."
~ Written on 2008-08-31

"Since I have kidney disease i have to monitor all foods put in my mouth.
This is the best book I have found that shows the 4 most important ingredients. Only problem I have so far is remembering what the abbreviations stand for and have to look them up a lot. I haven't yet learned what all the abbreviations stand for but it is wonderful to be able to see at a glance the salt, potassium, proteins and phosphorus. It is the only book I have found around that list at least these 4 ingredients. GREAT BOOK."
~ Written on 2008-08-20

"I have used this book for over twenty years to help me plan how to eat around my irritable bowel syndrome. In the new edition, whether you are a junk food junkie or a health nut, everything you might like to know is in one reference. How much potassium in those raisins? Are you sure there is fiber in that cantaloupe? How many grams of cholesterol in that cookie? Name the food, name the nutrient; it is in this book. Never goes out of date."
~ Written on 2008-06-01

"I'm a kidney dialysis patient and have found this book very useful. It lists key components of foods in the portion sizes that are likely to be used, rather than by the ounce or gram if those aren't the normal portion sizes. The foods are alphabetized by type, including such things as drinks, candy and fast foods by restaurant chain, as well as the staples of everyday existence.

I can keep track of the amount of Phosphorus and Potassium, which are crucial for hemodialysis patients to monitor. Also, it lists many other minerals and vitamins, protein, a breakdown of fats, sugars, total carbs and HDL and LDL as well as total cholesterol, triglycerides, water content and other things that may factor into restricted diets for almost anyone watching almost any food components.
My only reservation is that many of the foods listed do not list the key components for me (Phosphorus and Potassium). "
~ Written on 2007-01-10

"This book has good information, however, is not very useful for vegetarians or people who use frozen meals. There have been several food items that I looked up and could not find. It has more detail than the average person needs."
~ Written on 2005-10-04