Chapter 1

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7. Assman, O., et al. "The Emergence of Triglycerides as a Significant Independent Risk Factor in Coronary Artery Disease" European Heart Journal, 19(M), 1998, pp. MS—M14.

MILK, CREAM AND BUTTER

Butter (1 tsp) 0

Half and Half f2 tbsp) 1

Heavy Whipping Cream (2 tbsp) 0.8

Milk (2%, 1 cup) 11.7

(whole, 1 cup) 11.4

Sour Cream (2 tbsp) 1.2

Yogurt (whole milk, plain, 1 cup) 11.4

CHEESE

American (slice, 2/3 oz) 0.3

Bleu (crumbled, 2 tbsp) 0.4

Cheddar (shredded, 2 tbsp) 0.2

Cream Cheese (2 tbsp) 0.8

Feta (crumbled, 2 tbsp) 0.8

Monterey Jack (shredded, 2 tbsp) 0.1

Mozzarella

(whole milk, shredded, 2 tbsp) 0.3

Parmesan (shredded, 2 tbsp) 0.3

Ricotta (whole milk, 1/4 cup) 1.9

Swiss (shredded, 2 tbsp) 0.5

NUTS AND SEEDS

Almond Butter (2 tbsp) 6.8

Almonds (whole, 2 tbsp) 3.6

Hazelnuts (whole, 2 tbsp) 2.8

Macadamia (2 tbsp) 2.3

Peanut Butter (natural,

no sugar added, 2 tbsp) 6.9

Peanuts (2 tbsp) 3.4

Pecans (chopped, 2 tbsp) 2.1

Pine Nuts (2 tbsp) 2.4

Pistachio Nuts (2 tbsp) 4.7

Pumpkin Seeds (2 tbsp) 3.1

Walnuts (2 tbsp) 1.7

GRAINS, BREADS AND PASTA

Bagel (2 1/2 oz) 38

Biscuit (2 oz) 27.6

Blueberry Muffin (2 oz) 27.4

Corn Flakes fl cup) 24.2

Corn Muffin (2 oz) 29

Crackers (butter-type, 5) 51.4

English Muffin 26

Italian Bread (1 slice) 15

Oatmeal (cooked, 1/2 cup ) 12.6

Pancake

(homemade, 6" diameter) 21.8

Pasta (cooked, 1/2 cup) 19.8

Pasta

(whole wheat, cooked, 1/2 cup) 18.6

Pita Pocket Bread

(6 1/2 g" diameter) 33.4

Puffed Whet Cereal (1 cup) 11.1

Rasin Bran (1 cup) 47.1

Rice (white, cooked, 1/2 cup) 22.3

Tortilla (cnrn) 12.1

Waffle (homemade, 7" diameter) 24.7

White Bread (1 slice) 14.9

Whole Grain Bread (1 slice) 11.8

SOUPS

Beef Broth (1 cup) 1

Black Bean (l cup) 19.8

Chicken Noodle (1 cup) 9.4

Cream of Tomato (1 cup) 22.3

Minestrone (1 cup) 11.2

New England Clam Chowder

(1 cup) 16.6

Onion (1 cup) 8.2

CONDIMENTS, SAUCES AND HERBS

Barbecue Sauce (2 tbsp) 4

Chili Powder (1 tsp) 1.4

Cranberry Sauce (2 tbsp) 13.5

Dijon Mustard (1 tsp) 0.6

Fresh Herbs (all types, I thsp) 0.1

Garlic (1 clove) 1

Ginger Root (sliced, 1 tbsp) 0.9

Gravy (canned, Y, cup) 3.2

Hollandaise Sauce (2 tbsp) 0.3

Honey (1 tsp) 5.8

Jam (1 tsp) 4.6

Ketchup (1 tbsp) 4.2

Maple Syrup (1 tbsp) 13.4

Olives (green, 5) 2.5

Pickle Relish (1 tbsp) 5.4

Salsa [red, 1 tbsp] 0.8

Soy Sauce (1 tbsp) 1

Marinara Sauce (1/4 cup) 5.1

Sweet & Sour Sauce (1/4 cup) 15.1

Tartar Sauce (2 tbsp) 1.2

Teriyaki Sauce (2 tbsp) 5.7

White Wine Vinegar (1 tbsp) 1.5

VEGETABLES

Artichoke (1) 13.4

Asparagus (6 spears) 3.8

Beans (green, 1/2 cup) 4.9

Broccoli (1/2 cup) 3.9

Cabbage (green, 1/2 cup) 1.9

Carrot (medium) 7.3

Cauliflower (6 fiorets) 4.4

Celery (1 stalk) 1.5

Collards (4 oz) 7.3

Corn (1/2 cup) 16

Cucumber (1/2 small) 2.5

Eggplant (1/2 cup) 3.3

Endive (1/2 cup) 1.8

Escarole (1/2 cup) 0.8

Jicama (1/2 cup) 5.7

Leek (1) 12.6

Lettuce (Butterhead, 1 cup) 1.3

(Romaine, 1 cup) 1.3

Mushrooms (Portobello, 1/2 cup) 1.4

Okra (4 oz) 7.5

Onion (1) 9.5

Onions (green, 1/4 cup) 1.8

Peas (green, 1/2 cup) 9.9

Peppers (green, 1/2 cup) 4.8

Potato (sweet, 1) 22.4

Potato (white, 1/2 cup) 15.4

Pumpkin (1/2 cup) 9.9

Spinach (raw, 1 cup) 1.1

Squash (butternut, 1/2 cup) 10.8

Tomato (1 small) 4.2

Zucchini (1 small) 5.7

MFAT, POULTRY AND FISH

Meat, Poultry, Fish (6 oz) O-trace

Eggs (1) 0.6

Beef Salami (3 oz) 2.4

Calf Liver (6 oz) 10.4

SEAFOOD

Clams (canned, 6 oz) 8.7

Lobster (6 oz) 22

Oysters (6 oz) 12.5

Scallops (6 oz) 3.9

Shrimp (6 oz) 0

Squid (6 oz) 7

OILS AND DRESSINGS

Mayonnaise(1 tsp) 0.1

Olive Oil (1 tsp) 0

Salad Dressing (Caesar, 2 tbsp) 0.6

(Italian, 2 tbsp) 3

(Ranch, 2 tbsp) 1.4

Vegetable Oil (1 tsp) 0

BEANS

Baby Lima (1/2 cup) 21.2

Black (1/2 cup) 20.4

Chickpea/Garbanzo (1/2 cup) 22.5

Lentils (1/2 cuo) 19.9

Navy (1/2 cup) 23.9

Red Kidney (1/2 cup) 19.8

Soybeans (1/2 cup) 9.9

FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICES

Apple (1 medium) 21

Applesauce (1/4 cup) 6.9

Apr{cots (fresh, 1) 3.9

Avocado (1) 14.9

Banana (1 small) 23.7

Blueberries (1/4 cup) 5.1

Cantaloupe (1/4 cup) 3.3

Cherries (1/4 cup) 4.8

Fig (fresh, 1) 9.6

Grapes (1/4 cup) 7.1

Honeydew (1/4 cup) 3.9

Juice, lemon (1 tbsp) 1.3

Juice, orange (1/2 cup) 13.4

Juice, tomato (1/2 cup) 5.1

Kiwifruit (1) 11.3

Mango (1/4 cup) 7

Orange (1) 16.3

Peach (1 medium) 10.9

Pear (1 medium) 25.1

Pineapple (1/4 cup) 4.8

Plum (1) 8.6

Raspberries (1/4 cup) 3.6

Strawberries (1/4 cup) 2.7

Tangerine (1) 7.8

Watermelon (1/4, cup) 2.8

EXAMPLES OF HIGH-CARBOHYDRATE

"FATTENING" ITEMS

Apple Pie (1/8 of a 9" pie) 57.5

Bean Burrito 48

Beer (12 fl oz) 13.2

Cheeseburger with Bun (1/4 lb) 33

Chocolate (dark, 1 oz) 17.9

Chocolate Ice Cream (1/2 cup) 18.6

Chocolate Layer Cake (3 oz) 38

Croissant 27

Doughnut (glazed) 26.6

Egg Roll (1) 30

Hot Dog with Bun 24

Macaroni and Cheese (1 cup) 40

Milk Shake (medium) 90

Oatmeal Cookie (1/2 oz) 12.4

Onion Rings 33

Pecan Pie (34 of a 9" pie) 63.7

Pizza (1 slice) 24

Pretzels (10 pieces) 47.5

Tortilla Chips 11.3