It is a dangerous, addictive white powder that can be found in abundance throughout this country. It is not illegal. In fact, it is available near playgrounds, schools, and workplaces. It is in practically everything we eat and drink, and once we are hooked on it, the cravings can be overwhelming. This white substance of abuse is sugar.
Over two decades ago, Nancy Appletons Lick the Sugar Habit exposed the health dangers of Americans high-sugar diet. Now, in Suicide by Sugar, Appleton, along with journalist G.N. Jacobs, presents a broader view of the problems caused by our favorite ingredient. The authors offer startling facts that link a range of disorders from dementia and hypoglycemia to obesity and cancer to our growing sugar addiction. Rounding out the book is a sound diet plan along with a number of recipes for sweet, easy-to prepare dishes all made without sugar or fruit.
Suicide by Sugar shines a bright light on our nations addiction and helps us begin the journey toward health.
Author(s): Nancy Appleton, G.N. Jacobs
Edition: 1st Edtion
Publisher: Square One
Year: 15 Oct 2008
Language: English
Pages: 192
Tags: Healthy Living & Wellness / Self help & Personal Development
INTRODUCTION
1. CONFESSIONS OF A SUGARHOLIC
Addicted From an Early Age
Time for a Change
Inset: Just A Sweet Tooth or a Sugar Addiction?
Sugar by Any Other Name is just as Troublesome
2. 140 REASONS WHY SUGAR Is RUINING YOUR HEALTH
3. HOMEOSTASIS: THE BALANCE IN THE BODY
Balance Does Not Mean a Candy Bar in Each Hand
Sugar Can Throw Off Homeostasis
Inset: Minerals: Yes, They Are Important
Sugar's Unbalancing Act
4. WHAT SUGAR CAN DO TO YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE IS No SWEET MATTER, 29
Glycemix Index and Glycemic Load
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and Alternatives
5. SUGAR AND THE FOOD WE EAT
The Hard Facts About Soft Drinks
Inset: Are You Overweight? Find Out!
Ensure is Anything But a Sure Thing
Inset: Another Meal Substitute: Intravenous Feeding
Inset: Your Goose is Overcooked
More than a Spoonful of Sugar in Processed Foods
Chocolate Goodness???
Inset: Fructose Roulette
6. SUGAR-RELATED DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
Obesity: The Fattening of America
Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar Does Not Mean Eat More Sugar
Inset: Sugar is Not a Toy
Metabolic Syndrome: Tough Subject, Easy Answer
Dementia: Rotting Teeth, Rotting Brain
Cancer: A Cancer Answer
Epilepsy: Sweet Seizure
Inset: Faraway Places
7. A PRACTICAL PLAN FOR RIGHT Now
Breaking the Sugar Addiction
Tips for Healthy Living
Homeostasis Testing
Food Plans
Healthy Eating Habits
Recipes to Tame Your Sweet Tooth
CONCLUSION: A SWEET ENDING WITHOUT SUGAR
Glossary
Resources
Recommended Reading
Notes
About the Authors
Index
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