Breaking the Sugar Habit: Practical Ways to Cut the Sugar, Lose the Weight, and Regain Your Health

by Margaret Wertheim

The average American consumes a whopping 76 pounds of sugar every year, which is wreaking havoc on our health by increasing risk for diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and even cancer. Excess sugar intake is also a huge contributor to weight gain and obesity. This comprehensive guide explores the research related to sugar and disease, including the nitty-gritty details of how different forms of sugar are treated differently by your body. Learn about the risks of artificial sweeteners, the best sweeteners to use, and try out some delicious low and no-sugar dessert and drink recipes that are full of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants to help you on your journey to vibrant health. Most of all, learn how to break your sugar habit for good. A great resource for anyone wanting to improve their health as well as dietitians, nutritionists, physicians, health coaches, and other healthcare providers to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to help your patients cut out the sugar and live healthier lives.

104 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2013

Reviews

[Julie Sumner · Rating 4 out of 5]

short and sweet (pun intended)

Quick read, filled with educational info on the dangers of too much sugar, along with practical tips on cutting excess sugar from the diet.

[Linda]

5

[Ally Goba · Rating 3 out of 5]

Books for school count right?