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

by Appleton, Nancy, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780757003066
• ISBN10: 0757003060
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: Square One Pub

Summary

The authors offer startling facts linking a range of disorders, from dementia to cancer, to people's growing addiction to sugar. Appleton and Jacobs then present a sound diet plan for good health, along with a number of recipes for sweet, easy-to-prepare dishes--all made without sugar or fruit.

Author Biography

Nancy Appleton, PhD, earned her BS in clinical nutrition from UCLA and her PhD in health services from Walden University. She maintains a private practice in San Diego, California. An avid researcher, Dr. Appleton lectures extensively throughout the world and has appeared on numerous television and radio talk shows. She is the best-selling author of Stopping Inflammation and Healthy Bones. G.N. Jacobs is a general reporter and a filmmaker with features, shorts, and documentaries to his credit. Mr. Jacobs runs the online literary magazine Smoking Lizard. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Confessions of a Sugarholic	p. 3
Addicted From an Early Age	p. 4
Time for a Change	p. 5
Inset: Just A Sweet Tooth or a Sugar Addiction?	p. 6
Sugar by Any Other Name is Just as Troublesome	p. 10
140 Reasons Why Sugar Is Ruining Your Health	p. 13
Homeostasis: The Balance in the Body	p. 21
Balance Does Not Mean a Candy Bar in Each Hand	p. 21
Sugar Can Throw Off Homeostasis	p. 22
Inset: Minerals: Yes, They Are Important	p. 23
Sugar's Unbalancing Act	p. 26
What Sugar Can Do to Your Blood Glucose Is No Sweet Matter	p. 29
Glycemix Index and Glycemic Load	p. 29
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test and Alternatives	p. 37
Sugar and the Food We Eat	p. 41
The Hard Facts About Soft Drinks	p. 42
Inset: Are You Overweight? Find Out!	p. 44
Ensure is Anything But a Sure Thing	p. 47
Inset: Another Meal Substitute: Intravenous Feeding	p. 50
Inset: Your Goose is Overcooked	p. 53
More than a Spoonful of Sugar in Processed Foods	p. 56
Chocolate Goodness???	p. 59
Inset: Fructose Roulette	p. 60
Sugar-Related Diseases and Conditions	p. 71
Obesity: The Fattening of America	p. 72
Hypoglycemia: Low Blood Sugar Does Not Mean Eat More Sugar	p. 79
Inset: Sugar is Not a Toy	p. 82
Metabolic Syndrome: Tough Subject, Easy Answer	p. 88
Dementia: Rotting Teeth, Rotting Brain	p. 93
Cancer: A Cancer Answer	p. 96
Epilepsy: Sweet Seizure	p. 100
Inset: Faraway Places	p. 101
A Practical Plan for Right Now	p. 107
Breaking the Sugar Addiction	p. 109
Tips for Healthy Living	p. 110
Homeostasis Testing	p. 111
Food Plans	p. 111
Healthy Eating Habits	p. 118
Recipes to Tame Your Sweet Tooth	p. 119
Conclusion: A Sweet Ending Without Sugar	p. 129
Glossary	p. 131
Resources	p. 141
Recommended Reading	p. 149
Notes	p. 151
About the Authors	p. 169
Index	p. 171
Order Forms	p. 177
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