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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Ballantine Books | | Page Count: | 288 Pages | | Publication Date: | May 28, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 19,078th |
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Building on the science of nutrition that she outlined in her bestselling book, Potatoes Not Prozac, Dr. Kathleen DesMaisons now presents the first complete, in-depth dietary plan for living with–and healing–sugar sensitivity. She explains exactly how you can free your mind and body from the tyranny of sugar and shake off the exhaustion, mental fogginess, and mood swings that sugar dependence causes. Revealing the various ways sugar addiction affects both men and women, and the unique methods for healing it, Dr. DesMaisons encourages you to custom-tailor her simple program to fit your lifestyle and includes information on• How to integrate a “slow-carbs not low-carbs” strategy into your diet • Why regular protein is essential and how to get it with every meal• What to eat when a sugar craving strikes• How to get the nutrition you need on the run–even at fast-food restaurants • How to find an exercise program you’ll enjoy• Ten breakfasts you can prepare in a flash • Menus and recipes for every lifestyle and tastePractical, hands-on, and reader friendly, The Sugar Addict’s Total Recovery Program will transform your life by helping you eat right–starting today! |
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Sugar lurks in foods in more than 85 different forms. Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., the first person to receive a doctorate in addictive nutrition, says that besides being detrimental to the immune system, the more than 100 pounds of processed sugar consumed annually by each American is responsible for "mood swings, depression, fatigue, fuzzy thinking, PMS, impulsivity ... [and] unpredictable temper." And while overdosing on the sweet stuff is a national pastime, she says her research shows indulging in sugar highs should be treated much more seriously, akin to heroin or alcohol dependency, because sugar causes spikes in the neurotransmitters serotonin and beta-dopamine just like those drugs--and can eventually wreak similar mayhem on one's health, work, and relationships. The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program is not a quick fix; DesMaisons's plan aims to eliminate sugar cravings, requiring five days of "detox," along with building up the resolve to stick to the recommendations over time--including while out at restaurants, during social gatherings, and while traveling. Fortunately, she offers plenty of tips for those situations, and her prescription is practical and easy to follow, including seven steps as simple as making sure some protein is included with each meal. (That's not to say this is a high-protein, low-carb diet; she criticizes Dr. Robert Atkins and other fad-diet hawkers.) DesMaisons includes more than 50 recipes that cover breakfast through dinner; advice for choosing comfort foods to replace those M&Ms and sodas; and an invitation to join the support group she runs through her Web site. The Recovery Program should be of particular interest to parents and teachers, considering the way sugar-saturated foods are ruthlessly marketed to children--Coke machines are more and more commonplace in elementary schools--and that many of the behaviors DesMaisons links to sugar sensitivity are remarkably similar to those of ADHD. --Erica Jorgensen |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 48 reviews)
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Insightful by Holly (NY)  5 Stars
November 18, 2009
This book really resonated with me. I related to what the author said about sugar and I've been on the program for 3 weeks now with good results. I'm making progress. I'd read another book about sugar addiction and got overwhelmed with information. DesMaisons gives guidance and steps that can actually be done in real life - nothing extreme or drastic. I checked the book out from the library first as I do with all books before deciding whether or not to buy them. This one is a keeper.
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Good book, easy steps to follow by ltw (Michigan)  4 Stars
October 29, 2009
The steps provided in the book are clear and concise. It was also easy to read and motivated me to want to kick the sugar habit.
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Life saver ! by agnieszka (CT) 5 Stars
October 25, 2009
This book changed my life forever !!! After doing the program for about a month ( I still didn't start the last step ) I am a different person . In the past year I bought so many self help books to try to figure out what's wrong with me and how can I fix it . Nothing worked - at all . Finally , one day I heard on Dr Oz show about sugar addiction , as always ..I searched for a book about it . This book was my first , and I could be more happier . When You read it it seems like this was written just for You . Everything makes so much sense when You read it and discover all the "why's " and "how's",it
explains why this happens a how to change it for better .
My emotional and physical health improved drastically .I AM HAPPY every day !! I sleep better ,I am calm and more relaxed I deal with every day problems much more reasonably . I'm not hyper anymore . I'm not exhausted at evenings as I usually was. I could go on and on ...how THIS BOOK made me fully alive . Now I know what was wrong and I'm glad I could fix it .
I highly recommend this book .
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Amazing by Avery J 5 Stars
August 31, 2009
This program works. I had no idea that my sugar addiction was the reason I was either up or down most of the time. It was a great relief to know I could do something about it. Read the book and take it one step at a time. It is a lifesaver.
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not just a diet book by afoiee (New York) 4 Stars
June 01, 2009
I wanted a diet book intially, one that would be easy to do...but this is so much more. I really do have a problem with sugar...could never say no to a chocolate bar...thought people who gave up candy for lent were nuts. I'm not saying it easy...I'm still on part 2 after a month, but I can already see I feel differently about carbs and sugar. Oh and for those who don't get the point of eating a potatoes at night, all that about the glycemic index stuff...well you eat the potatoe with its skin...ie fiber is found in the skin makes all the difference....
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