Suicide by Sugar: A Startling Look at Our #1 National Addiction

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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. 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 Order Forms