Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction 1

Part I: Are You a Sugar Addict or a Sweet Freak? 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 4-1-1 on Sugar and Carbs 31

Chapter 4: How Sugar Contributes to Chronic Health Problems 49

Part II: Developing Your Low-Sugar or No-Sugar Food Plan 65

Chapter 5: Creating a Sustainable Plan: The Basics of Nutrition and Portions 67

Chapter 6: Stocking a Low-Sugar Kitchen 89

Chapter 7: Sugar Detox 101 105

Part III: Living a Successful Sugar-Busting Lifestyle 115

Chapter 8: Eating Mindfully 117

Chapter 9: Breaking the Cycle of Failure and Staying On Track 127

Chapter 10: Navigating the Minefields of Eating Out and Special Occasions 145

Chapter 11: Getting a Boost from Your Support System 153

Chapter 12: Sugar-Busting Moves: Incorporating Exercise 161

Part IV: Sugar-Busting Recipes 191

Chapter 13: Energy-Boosting Breakfasts 193

Chapter 14: Powerful Lunches 205

Chapter 15: Nourishing Dinners 219

Chapter 16: Satisfying Snacks 235

Chapter 17: Sin-Free Desserts 249

Part V: The Part of Tens 263

Chapter 18: Ten Surprising Foods to Leave at the Grocery Store 265

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Outwit Your Cravings 271

Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 275

Index 279