Synopses & Reviews
In this new edition of the bestselling
Get the Sugar Out, nationally renowned nutritionist and well-known author Ann Louise Gittleman explains that sugar not only contributes to weight gain but also to mood swings, weakened immunity, diabetes, some cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Here she offers 501 simple, resourceful, and practical tips for cutting sugar from your diet, giving you the knowledge and inspiration you need to live a healthier life. A few of Gittlemans basic ways to cut sugar include:
• Eat more meals at home, so you can oversee the ingredients and avoid hidden sugars
• If you have a sweet tooth, try tricking it by chewing on a cinnamon stick
• Be a food detective; dont trust “sugar free” or “fat free” labels
• Cut down on salt not only to be healthier but because it helps cut out sugar cravings
• Dont exchange sugar for artificial sweeteners; as youll find out here, many are harmful
With type II diabetes at an all-time high, cutting sugar from your diet is imperative. Get the Sugar Out is your solution for treatment and prevention: a unique, practical guide to a healthy and happy low-sugar lifestyle.
Synopsis
This book makes it easy to get the sugar out, with 501 indispensable tips and 50 delicious recipes. Ann Louise Gittleman's low-sugar plan is easy to incorporate into your diet, yet filled with the flavor and variety you need to stick to it. Other features include truly irresistible desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth, including chocolate cake, pineapple cheesecake, lemony almond macaroons, and more; an explanation of the glycemic index and a rating of 100 popular foods and staples; the pros and cons of artificial sweeteners; label-reading tips for exposing where it is hidden in ingredient lists; a week-long menu plan; and a resource section. Whether you're trying to lose weight, fight illness, improve your overall health, or simply look and feel better, Get the Sugar Out has all the tips, recipes, and menu plans you need to get started on - and stay on - a satisfying, high-energy, low-sugar regimen!
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-174) and index.
About the Author
ANN LOUISE GITTLEMAN, PH.D., C.N.S., is a respected, visionary health pioneer, weight-loss expert, and award-winning author of twenty-five books, including the New York Times bestseller The Fat Flush Plan.