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A step-by-step guide to kicking the sugar habit and living a healthier, happier life With many Australians and New Zealanders drawing as much as a third of their total caloric intake from sugar and enriched flour, sugar addiction is a rapidly growing problem. Global sugar consumption has tripled in just the last 50 years and the result has been increasing levels of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems. Even worse, the more sugar we eat, the more sugar our bodies want, leading to a dangerous cycle of sugar addiction. Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies, Australian and New Zealand Edition, presents a simple, step-based program that gradually weans you off sugar in large amounts to let you live a healthier and fitter life. The book explains the hidden sources of sugar we consume, the effect that eating too much of it has on us, and how to cut down on sugar without sacrificing the foods we love. Plus, you'll find healthy, simple meal plans and recipes that include little or no sugar.
Features practical guidance and a simple plan for cutting down on unhealthy levels of sugar consumption
Includes simple meal plans and 50 great-tasting recipes with little or no sugar
Offers tips on dealing with sugar cravings and what to stock in a low-sugar pantry
No one wants to give up the sweet things in life, but too much sugar is a recipe for ill health and addiction. Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies gives you the information and advice you need to break the cycle and find a healthy balance.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Are You a Sugar Addict or a Sweet Tooth? 7
Chapter 1: Moving from Sugar Addiction to Sugar Reduction 9
Chapter 2: Figuring Out Why You're Addicted to Sugar 19
Chapter 3: The Lowdown on Sugar and Carbs 33
Chapter 4: How Sugar Contributes to Chronic Health Problems 53
Part II: Developing Your Low-Sugar Food Plan 69
Chapter 5: Creating a Sustainable Plan: The Basics of Nutrition and Portions 71
Chapter 6: Stocking a Low-Sugar Kitchen 95
Chapter 7: Sugar Detox Made Easy 113
Part III: Living a Successful Sugar-Busting Lifestyle 125
Chapter 8: Eating Mindfully 127
Chapter 9: Staying On Track with Your Low-Sugar Plan 137
Chapter 10: Navigating Eating Out and Special Occasions 159
Chapter 11: Getting a Boost from Your Support System 167
Chapter 12: Sugar-Busting Moves: Incorporating Exercise 175
Part IV: Sugar-Busting Recipes 205
Chapter 13: Energy-Boosting Breakfasts 207
Chapter 14: Powerful Lunches 221
Chapter 15: Nourishing, Easy Dinners 235
Chapter 16: Satisfying Snacks 253
Chapter 17: Sin-Free Desserts 269
Part V: The Part of Tens 283
Chapter 18: Ten Surprising Foods to Leave at the Supermarket 285
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Outwit Your Cravings 291
Index 297
