This book is about living well, eating well by choosing well, and losing weight. I will take you by the hand, teach you how to seek out Calorie Bargains  foods that are as satisfying as snacks like chips and candy but with fewer calories  and lead you through the confusing food maze that characterizes eating in America today.

Want to know how to find tasty, satisfying compromises that will not leave you feeling deprived? Look no further because here are the answers. Dying for Domino’s? Switch from stuffed-crust to thin crust and forget the extra cheese and you’ll save 200 calories. Fainting for chocolate ice cream? Try Smart Ones Chocolate Mousse bars at only 40 calories each. Want whipped cream? Did you know that Reddi wip has only 15 calories in a two-tablespoon serving?With The Diet Detective’s Calorie Bargain Bible in hand, you will be able to eat your way through any occasion, including ball games, barbecues, birthday parties, business meetings, and holiday celebrations, without gaining weight.

The Diet Detective has done the legwork for you  separating truth from myth, dispelling misconceptions, and letting you know which are the best choices for meals and snacks at every time of day, every day of the week, throughout the year. No food has escaped the scrutiny of the Diet Detective.

As the satisfied readers of my popular column know only too well, I don’t beat around the bush, and I don’t leave anything to chance. I name names  brands, fast-food chains, family and casual dining restaurants  so that wherever you go, you’ll know what to eat. Leaving no food source undetected, I take you from restaurants to supermarkets and into the kitchen, even letting you know what choices to make on special occasions like Thanksgiving and Super Bowl Sunday.