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The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program
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 t...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
December 24th 2008
by Ballantine Books
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Hi, my name is Andrea, and I'm a sugar addict. And you know what? I think I'm okay with that.
I picked up this book at the library on a whim in order to see if I could find some ideas for cutting back on sugar a bit. The ideas I found were mostly what I already do when I feel like I've been eating too much white stuff (sugar, white flour, white rice, etc): eat more protein and whole grains, eat regular meals, keep sweets out of the house, etc. (Though if I tried to do the three me...more
I picked up this book at the library on a whim in order to see if I could find some ideas for cutting back on sugar a bit. The ideas I found were mostly what I already do when I feel like I've been eating too much white stuff (sugar, white flour, white rice, etc): eat more protein and whole grains, eat regular meals, keep sweets out of the house, etc. (Though if I tried to do the three me...more
'olá! meu nome é adriana e sou viciada em açúcar' -- eu sempre soube que meu maior vício eram os doces, e às vezes até consegui diminuir o consumo de sorvetes, chocolates, e outras delícias, mas nunca consegui me livrar dessa vontade imensa de comer tudo o quanto é doce! quando vi este livro, pensei que ele podia me ser útil, e adorei lê-lo. a autora apresenta um programa bem formulado e fácil de seguir que leva, ao longo de algumas semanas e de muita persistência e determinação, a conseguir con...more
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Excellent plan, but the writing style was a little over the top. Not *every* person who has a problem with sugar runs out to buy sweets when the cupboards are sparse or eats ice cream in front of the TV every night. This book seemed to be aimed at the lowest possible common denominator. Also, when I've already bought the book, I don't want to read 30 pages of sales pitch. That said, I was able to read through to get the important information and strategies that ARE outlined in this book, which m...more
Bad rip-off on the Atkins Diet. The few tidbits of useful information are overwhelmed by touchy-feely babble (the book would be fifty pages at most if this poorly edited tripe were removed). My expectations were low, but, to be fair, it did provide entertainment while I was stuck in line at the DMV for an hour (which is about how long it takes to read the decent parts of this book). It's depressing it got such good reviews on Amazon ... no wonder thousands of people apply to The Biggest Loser ev...more
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This is an amazing book as is her other one on sugar addict's. She works with addicts-alcoholics. They come to here when nothing else will help them and she has a 92% success rate with them. She uses this same strategy for sugar addicts. Fixing the brains chemical elements that are off for any addicts. So good. I ordered it in for my local library!
Much of this books is information I already know and do - whole grains, protein at each meal, water, balanced breakfast, etc. However, I found the idea of eating a potato before bed completely new. She shares lots of good evidence and I plan to read that chapter to my husband.
I rate the book 4 stars, not necessarily because I learned so much but for other reasons. It is well organized. The author is very qualified to write the book. The book includes good, concrete ideas for pha...more
I rate the book 4 stars, not necessarily because I learned so much but for other reasons. It is well organized. The author is very qualified to write the book. The book includes good, concrete ideas for pha...more
I'd give this book 500 stars if I could. I recommend it to anyone who can't say no to sweet things and can never have just one bickie. It will explain the biochemistry of your body and give you tools to balance things out so you can eat for your own unique body chemistry and learn to say no to sugar.
After reading this book, my suspicions were confirmed that I am indeed a sugar addict. This book has some helpful tips to try and kick this habit, if one is in the mindset to do so. Maybe someday, I will be.
I don't think I'm a sugar addict, but enjoyed reading.
comforting, simple, grounding advice.
This is me. If you can't stay away from sugar and you want to - this is the book for you.
Justine
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Laura
a very simple approach to eating, taking small steps and slowly eliminating sugar from my diet. easy to read, great suggestions, with grocery list and recipes. how food effects physiology (serotonin levels). choosing the right foods can heal depression and many other ailments. Protein, protein, protein with every meal. this recovery program does not ban any certain food groups, only sugar.
I'm currently reading this book for the second time because I need the reminder the author gives me. The book supports what I'm trying to change in my own eating habits. She (the author) gives research as well as solutions to overcoming what really is an addiction.
Aischa
marked it as to-read
A "must read" passed over from my neighbor. It was written in 2000, and only this year did I hear that sugar is like a drug. It looks informative, and useful. Jeez my pile of diet and self-help books is growing. I need a month at the beach to read.
Some useful advice
Interesting book. I've tried eating a potato before bedtime like she suggests, and didn't notice any difference in sleep. I'm not a sugar addict, tho, so it could help those addicted to sugar.
Trying the plan now. So far so good. Not a diet, a lifestyle change. Interesting science behind it.
Naomi
marked it as to-read
Because I mean COME ON - something's gotta give here.
So far so good. This if definitely me. Sigh.
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