7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates: Healthy Eating for Healthy Living with a Low-Carbohydrate, Anti-Inflammatory Diet

by Susan U. Neal

Over half of Americans live with a chronic illness and forty percent suffer from obesity, primarily due to the overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Seven Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates provides a day-by-day plan to wean your body off these products. These changes in your eating habits will start your lifestyle journey to the abundant life Jesus wants you to experience.You will learn how

Decrease brain fog and lose weightChoose foods that benefit versus foods that damage—the ones God gave us to eat, not the food industry Find healthy food alternatives and plan your menuRecognize the emotional reasons we overeat and the science behind food addiction and a candida infection (overgrowth of yeast in the gut)Identify food triggers and use God’s Word to fight impulsive eating Locate resources—educational videos and books, meal planning, support organizations, and recipes.Jesus said in John 10:10, “The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness” (TLB). Are you living life in its fullness? Is your health or weight impeding you from embracing a healthy, bountiful life? If you take these simple seven steps, you will regain the life God created you for. You will love the new you!

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Food, Reference, Self Help, Cookbooks

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2017

Reviews

[Laura Andrus]

Excellent read, I have lost 20 lbs in the last 4 months just getting rid of the toxic processed foods, sugars, flour, rice, pasta, and potatoes. Highly recommend it to a serious person who wants to commit to a disciplined NO sugar lifestyle. You won't regret it.

[Wendy H.]

From start to finish it is obvious Susan Neal is both knowledgable and passionate about this way of eating healthily. The advice is sound and the ideas good. I like the 7 steps which makes the plan much more accessible. This is a book written by a Christian for Christians and faith is a very strong part of it. There is a lot of information and the author outlines different foods and what you can eat. Hearing her, and her sister’s stories made it much more practical and accessible. Overall a great book and a great plan, so why four stars rather than 5. For me I found there were to many references to buying The Daniel Plan book. Whilst I realise this plan is based on The Daniel Plan it would be good to have this explained. Otherwise a very practical and informative book and the author should be applauded

[Catherine Finger]

I absolutely loved this guide to healthy eating and healthier living.

Susan Neal draws upon her extensive professional background in the medical and nutrition fields--as well as her personal experience--in sharing motivating reasons to change. Her no-nonsense approach to better eating takes the guess work out of menu planning and makes room for joy in the process of change over time. Her ancillary tools to track changes and engage in journaling are excellent supports to the process of transformation.

[Chrys Jones]

Good book. I like that she tied healthy eating and sugar addiction in with her faith in Christ. I don't agree with everything she said in terms of the spiritual aspects (i.e. Christian yoga, rebuking spirits, etc.), but I have been off sugar since I read the book and it has been good for my body and soul. She makes Christ a very important aspect of her method and that is vital. Definitely a good read for those wanting to eat healthy.

[Susan Anderson Misey]

Some great info here and well supplemented with encouraging Scripture BUT this is so extreme, that it is not fully a go for me. No more than two cups of coffee or tea a day? No brewed, unsweetened, decaf iced tea (my go-to)? Ugh.

I do restrict myself from eating many unhealthy things--I don't even drink alcohol or eat dessert--but the whole idea of getting rid of decaf unsweet tea is a bridge too far--I have never had a doctor or nutritionist tell me it had to go either.

Deep breath...I can take some of what this book advises, but cannot cross the suggested Rubicon fully. God wants us to be happy, healthy, and enjoy a bountiful life--not sure we can do that by restricting ourselves to a diet of cardboard and water. Just saying.

[Phyllis]

When I downloaded this book onto my Kindle, I was curious about all the ways I could try to get off sugar and carbs. I really wanted to know ways that I could lessen the amount of sugar and carbs in my diet so that I could start eating healthier. I picked up some good ideas, but I knew quite a few since they are discussed at my WW meetings. What really turned me off about the book was that I felt like I was being preached to. Way too much spirituality and bible references. I found myself skipping those sections of the book.

[Denise Branco]

7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates by Susan U. Neal is a must-read for anyone wanting to live their best life. Susan shares relatable stories with vulnerability, gives facts about foods that I never knew before reading her book, and provides easy to follow and realistic methods towards great health. What I especially love is that she included nutritious recipes in the appendix that are so delicious! 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates is the essential guide to living the long, fulfilling life God intended for us.

[Babs]

Healthy Eating With God on The Side

Some ideas in this book are good, although not new. What is new is the God spin throughout. For me that was a turn off since even though I am of the Protestant faith the constant infusion of the authors relationship with God was hard for me to swallow. hI am not into a reference to ''don't and the constant use of "accepting Jesus as Low and Savior" The question in my mind was, is this missionary work?

[Barbara Harper]

Susan Neal explains why sugar is addictive and harmful and how many foods have become over-processed and nutritionally deficient. She recommends eating natural foods as close to their original source as possible and shares many tips and resources about how to do so. Since we are spiritual beings, she goes into our need to depend on God and use Scripture to fight temptation.

I didn't agree with every point n the book, but I did learn a lot and I appreciate the helpful information and tips.

[DrDonita Johnson]

While the nutrition information in this book is somewhat useful, the pushing of "Christian" yoga is annoying. Yoga is Hindu and cannot be made Christian. Anyone who's come out of the New Age movement knows that. I am baffled as to how Christians fall for the deception that yoga can be made Christian just by using Bible verses, Jesus' name, etc.

[Ruth Schmeckpeper]

Susan Neal offers step-by-step directions to help the Christian reader eat in a healthier way and experience the abundant life Jesus offers. I didn't follow everything exactly, but still found that I'm more satisfied and feel better when I'm off of sugar and processed carbohydrates. Her appendix is full of resources and Bible verses to help the reader stay on plan.

[SusanwithaGoodBook]

The "steps" are pretty much common sense when starting any diet.
The rest of it was mostly anecdotal stuff about her sister, which just didn't work for me.
I'm not convinced by this at all. I'm going to have to find something with more actual science.

[nancy tibbetts]

Faith healing?

I had high hopes, then the biblical preaching started. So while it’s great faith helped, it shouldn’t be the focus. More interested in technical, physiological than spiritual.

[Karrie L Abbitt]

Good information about healthy diet

I would recommend this book to anyone looking to eat healthier foods and you will also enjoy reading some scripture too. Great tips and recipes included.

[MzMommie04]

Love it so much

Awesome Information Susan, this has helped me understand my body, and why it may react the way it does. I am so delighted to be on this journey with you especially during this pandemic and getting rid of the COVID- weight

[pam laporte]

Learning and finally taking steps

I am diabetic and this book speaks so much to my heart and i learned a lot. Thank you. I am going to give it, not a try but a new lifestyle. Sugar and carbs are my addiction.

[Angie]

Too many bible verses and not enough science.

[Nancy Head]

If you're a sugar addict or struggle with inflammation issues, this book is for you. Easy to read. And broad enough to be effective.

[Sherry]

Not what I expected

This book brings a little to much religion into a book about healthy eating. I also felt overwhelmed by the all or nothing manner of achieving the books goals.

[Michael W. Singer]

Great insights .. My daughter will love this

Lots of work to develop this book .. Well organized .. Great ideas .. The best title ever .. Good luck

[Cooljoe815]

Is okay

[Wendy Nickel]

Informational.

[Marsha Hill]

This is a lot of good information.

[Lisa P. Morgan]

Great resource

Great starting place for those with a sugar addiction. It offers practical ideas for breaking a food addiction. Highly recommend it.

[Karen Wythe]

Christian based

The good info is at times overpowered by the authors Christian religious belief… if you’re a Christian you will appreciate it.

[Lyneta L.]

Excellent resource!

Susan’s Christian approach to eating healthy is grace filled and chock-full of information to help people regain their health and fulfill the unique purpose God created each of us for. If you’re looking for weight loss support or help with other food-related health issues, I highly recommend you read this book.