| Carb
Cards™
Review
by Tiffany Anthony
www.carbhealth.com
June 4, 2004
Carb
Cards™ are a unique and fun way to keep track of the foods
you eat. They're also great for teaching children how to monitor
their carb intake, whether for diabetes
management, or to encourage smart eating habits - hopefully for
a lifetime. Adults can use them to learn how to control portion
sizes, and understand the carb load of various foods. 
Carb
Cards™ were created by Judy Vanderwist, mother of two diabetic
children (who are now grown up!) Judy created them in hopes that
her children would better understand the effect of carbohydrate
on their glucose levels, and get their blood sugar under control.
The
cards became popular in the diabetic community, and now as carb
restriction has grown increasingly mainstream, they also fit well
into a low-carb diet or lifestyle regimen.
The
cards have a hand-drawn picture of a food item, the number of carb
grams in the food item, and a serving size. There is a booklet which
describes various card games which can be played (children seem
to learn best when it's fun!) There is a large card version available
for use in classroom settings or for the vision-impaired.
When
I received my package, I was expecting only a set of flashcards.
I didn't expect anything fancy - certainly not glossy or vividly
colored. You can imagine my surprise when I opened the package and
saw this professional product! And...I didn't just receive the cards
- there was also a placemat, journal, and even a pen for keeping
track!
I
have seen quite a few products since I began the CarbHealth web
site. Most of them have been food or cookbooks. I love to eat, so
those are great for reviewing - but I must say - this is my absolute
favorite product! Not only is it an incredible value for the high-quality,
but it also makes me smile! And of course it still has to do with
eating, while educational. How can you lose?!?!
CONTACT
INFO:
Carb Cards LLC
45 9th St.
Cayucos, CA. 93430
(805)
995-1631
www.carbcards.com
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