Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies

Learn to: Free yourself from the grip of sugar addiction Replace yo-yo dieting with a health and weight-loss plan that works Stop stress eating and give yourself a nutrition makeover Decrease your sugar intake and change your life for the better Are you a "sugar addict"? Most everyone consumes more than the daily recommended amount of sugar, but they may not realize it. If you're one of the millions of people worldwide with too much sugar in your diet, Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies provides you with a safe and healthy way to eliminate these harmful sugars and overcome your addiction — and change your life for the better! The scoop on addiction — uncover the emotional and psychological reasons that you may be abusing sugar, and get to know some of the common traits and behaviors of various types of sugar addicts Beat it — discover the long-term health ramifications of sugar abuse, the science of sugar and why it's so addictive, and ways to identify hidden sources of sugar Sugar detox — get guidance on how to successfully wean yourself off sugar and how to restock your kitchen and pantry to aid your transition to a low-sugar household Break the cycle — find out how to identify triggers and avoid cravings, learn how to eat mindfully (instead of reactively), and get tips for eating out Open the book and find: What your body needs when you get a craving, and what you should eat or do instead The importance of mindfulness and willpower How to avoid obsessing about your diet and make it a lifestyle 50 low-sugar or no-sugar recipes Why you should steer clear of artificial sweeteners Exercise basics with photos and sample workouts How to deal with setbacks and get back on track

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

Dan DeFigio is one of the most respected names in the fitness and nutrition industry. His articles have appeared in numerous professional journals, and his workshops have been presented in many cities across the United States. He has appeared on the Dr. Phil show and was featured in SELF Magazine , MD News , Personal Fitness Professional , and a host of other publications.