He needed to stop poisoning himself. Search books and authors. Buy from…. View all retailers. About the author David Gillespie David Gillespie is a recovering corporate lawyer, co-founder of a successful software company and consultant to the IT industry.
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Fiber Fueled. The Sweet Poison Quit Plan. I feel SO much better in so many ways, and once I was no longer addicted, it has been so easy to turn it down. It's like asking if I want a cigarette. I know it's bad for me. Can I have a strawberry?
You will have no need of calorie-couting guides, food scales, GI tables, carb tables, or fat tables. Most importantly, you will not feel like you are on a diet and after a while food tastes better anyway. This will dramatically increase your chances of sticking to this new way of eating, and it will be more likely to become simply a lifetime habit.
Here are the rules: 1. Party foods are for parties 4. Be careful at breakfast 5. There is no such thing as good sugar. He did not get it right all of the time or maybe it would be more accurate to say that he did not express it in a way that was clear , but it was fun to read and an amazing accomplishment for someone who is not trained in the field. Apr 27, Joanne rated it liked it Shelves: popular-science , diet-and-exercise , non-fiction. An interesting look at the biology of how your body processes sugar.
At times it's a little scary, and at others it's hard to believe if only because you don't want to but it does really makes you stop and think. As a result, I have taken some of the author's advise and cut back on my sugar intake and genuinely do feel better, more active and think I see better results from training.
So, hopefully, this has been good advise and not just a placebo effect. Whether you choose to believe everything An interesting look at the biology of how your body processes sugar. Whether you choose to believe everything you read, or take it with a pinch of salt, it is a genuinely eye opening look at the historical context for the addition of sugar specifically fructose to our foods and the overall statistics for the increase in diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Gillespie doesn't pretend to be anything more than a man who has read a lot of medical research on the subject.
Whilst I'm sure someone with a medical degree could have explained some details much better, this book benefits from being presented in lay terms by a layman. Nov 27, Raha Khrais rated it really liked it. Everyone in the whole world should read this book! The great thing about the author that he explained the complicated researches and facts in a simple and understandable way even though I got bored at the the first chapters, but the end of the book was interesting, he mentioned how he survived the sugar free or fructose-free plan and how the steps to do that.
There is only one thing that I was overwhelmed when I read one of the last chapters about type of good sugar dextrose and how he recom Everyone in the whole world should read this book!
There is only one thing that I was overwhelmed when I read one of the last chapters about type of good sugar dextrose and how he recommended it as a replacement, I got excited at the beginning but when I searched and asked more about it, it occurs that this particular sugar is not suitable for any one which is not anyone could take it that easily it will not be good for him. Jan 17, Cherie rated it really liked it. The 5 rules he outlines for following a low fructose diet are sensible, and although I've yet to undergo fructose withdrawal I have been implementing parts of the plan where I can in the past couple of weeks and haven't found it too difficult.
The idea that you treat sugar as a poison rather than feeling as though you are depriving yourself of it is one that has stuck with me. I have noticed my appetite has shrunk away. As someone who loves to bake this 'no sugar' thing does make me a little sad though!
Jul 03, Inez Hamilton-Smith rated it did not like it. A book that uses animal experiments to explain human health is simply bullshit. This book was a life changer. After reading this book, I have completely stopped adding sugar to my diet, and am actively avoiding it where I can. Dead set scary. And the affect? Coffee tastes terrible. It has been 7 days, and when I encounter sugar it tastes SO sweet it is noticeable. And I lost g. But this is a book review, and the book itself was good reading, until it bogged down into biochem This book was a life changer.
But this is a book review, and the book itself was good reading, until it bogged down into biochemistry which is as dry as it sounds. The author keeps it on track, and does a great job it uncovering the "Big Sugar" cover-up. Recommended reading! May 07, Sharon rated it really liked it. This is fantastic, well researched, well written eye-opening book about the perils of consuming fructose.
It truly is poison. My one criticism is that he thinks that the consumption of artificial sweeteners is a good way to get off of fructose, however, researchers have shown that artificial sweeteners ultimately cause you to eat more. Jan 10, Katische Haberfield added it. Very interesting. Secondly in relation to what I am purchasing for my teenagers.
Well worth reading for a general understanding on sugar and also the basics of sugar substitutes nope not switching to artificial sweetners- esp after reading the section on TAB the cola drink of the 80s that my dad lov Very interesting. A good refresher to ponder what I put habitually in my mouth. Oct 11, Wayward Child rated it liked it. I thought this book, which is credited with launching the no-sugar-attitude in Australia, would re-inspire me and get me back on track.
It did. No recipes, though. View 2 comments. Feb 11, Anna rated it it was ok. After waiting for a month for this book and it's partner, the Sweet Poison Quit plan, to arrive, I was disappointed to say the least. It was okay but geared I think towards a person that was eating lots of sugar in their diet. I personably quit sugar about 5 weeks ago and although this info was added fodder to my motivation, I didn't find it enjoyable reading. I really didn't like that, in the second of two books he advocated the use of dextrose in baking, which is still a sweet and definitely r After waiting for a month for this book and it's partner, the Sweet Poison Quit plan, to arrive, I was disappointed to say the least.
I really didn't like that, in the second of two books he advocated the use of dextrose in baking, which is still a sweet and definitely refined carbohydrate, which I am convinced is what we I really need to avoid. Once again, I learned more from the YouTube video by Dr Robert Lustig, who is in fact a pediatric endocrinologist and a credible expert on this topic. It is somewhat long and pretty technical but eye opening, and I'd recommend it if you want some real science to back your efforts to go sugar free.
Aug 05, Rosemary rated it really liked it. Relatively easy read about the biochemistry of various sugars, but especially fructose and presents a good case for our obesity epidemic and what individuals can do about it: stop eating fructose except for the small bits one gets in whole fruits.
Did you know that apple is the sweetest? Sounds good to me. Oct 27, Bridget rated it it was amazing. I could not put it down. Its a must read for anyone with a weight problem. Jan 05, Leanne Flavell rated it it was ok. It wasn't an easy read, although his personal interjections made me smile. His message is clear and makes sense. Recommend you read if the Title of this book resonates with you. Sep 03, Annique Mcgregor rated it really liked it. Even with my medical degree, the science is tedious and at times hard to understand.
I've always read food labels fairly closely albeit more for fat content and almost as an afterthought, sugar content. Now I'm realizing how ubiquitous sugar is in everything! You can't completely avoid it even if you tried. How did we get so dependent? Why does my bread, salad dressing, and balsamic vinegar need sugar?! Now I find myself cringing whenever I see anyone drinking a soda or juice! Baby steps toward reducing sugar intake is required--hard to do cold turkey! But I'm glad for the education and wake up call this book provides.
Jul 28, Antigoni rated it did not like it Shelves: , medicine. At some point this must have been an acceptable book about dietary scientific facts and advice. Science progresses, and this book could now be considered dangerously misinformed at best.
If you insist on reading Sweet Poison,here are some things to watch out for: 1. The work of both Ancel Keys and mostly Dr. Yudkin has been hugely misrepresented, mostly due to the poor understanding of the author, who is not a doctor. Quatelet's index or BMI is a statistical tool At some point this must have been an acceptable book about dietary scientific facts and advice. Quatelet's index or BMI is a statistical tool, without evidence based application in medicine.
It is now scientifically accepted that cardiovascular incidents and atherosclerosis are mostly caused my chronic inflammation of the endothelium of vessels mostly due to insulin resistance.
It is certainly not caused by food derived fat floating in our bloodstream. See Porridge in the arteries. Exercise won't help you lose weight by itself. Read Dr Lustig's Fat Chance Not to completely disregard this book, there are some pretty good advise in there, like not to consider breakfast items like juice and cereal as healthy food options. Apart from that, if you are reading this book to receive dietary advice, exercise caution.
Aug 30, Sam rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction , bodywork , food. This is a good book. Some history, a lot of biochemistry interpreted by a layman, some economics and politics. I guess this all contributes to a foundation of psychological resistance to the sugar plague, but I would like more investigation of the psychology of poor food decisions i. Despite reading as closely as I could be bothered , I am still not totally clear on the differences and features between glucose, fructose and lactose, nor the role carbohydrates play in supplying our b This is a good book.
Despite reading as closely as I could be bothered , I am still not totally clear on the differences and features between glucose, fructose and lactose, nor the role carbohydrates play in supplying our bodies with these sugars.
My interest is sincere, but not intense enough to pursue a degree in biochemistry. I'm not stupid, but the significance of some of the biochemicals which seem to play a key role in D.
Gillespie's thesis, eludes me. If anyone needs convincing that sugar makes them fat, I would recommend this book. The take home message for me was: if your tastebuds detect sweetness, that 'food' is probably going to trick your brain into wanting more and thinking you haven't eaten anything.
You may also be able to undo the damage to the brain by healing your gut. But as the research found , when patients were given probiotics for 12 weeks, their cognition improved significantly. We constantly hear that eating too much sugar puts our health in danger and now you know why. From increased risk of Gout, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, and heart attack — the list just goes on and on. All on all — processed sugars endanger our lives every day, and we let them.
This is why we kindly recommend to all of our readers to rethink their eating habits and think about replacing all of the processed sugars with healthy ones because the fact that our bodies require sugars in order for us to survive cannot be denied.
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