The Sugar Fix: The High-Fructose Fallout That Is Making You Fat and Sick - Softcover

Johnson, Richard J.; Gower, Timothy; Gollub, Elizabeth, Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143910168X ISBN 13: 9781439101681

Publisher: Pocket Books, 2009

Synopsis

WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT FRUCTOSE AND HFCS COULD KILL YOU Cutting back on the fructose in your diet could save your life -- and shrink your waistline. Table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) -- the primary sources of fructose -- are staples of our food supply, and are even found in foods that aren't necessarily sweet, like breads, soups, ketchup, and salad dressing. These sweeteners are linked to health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and joint and abdominal pain. They may also increase your risk for liver and kidney diseases, premature aging, and certain types of cancer. "THE SUGAR FIX" OFFERS A REAL SOLUTION FOR LOSING WEIGHT AND TRANSFORMING YOUR HEALTH -- TODAY The Low-Fructose Diet: Reduce your consumption of fructose by up to one-half the amount in the typical American diet -- and still satisfy your sweet tooth The 12 Rules for Healthy Eating: Sustain a low-fructose diet for life The Low-Fructose Lifestyle: Counteract sugar's harmful effects through physical activity, sun exposure, supplements, and more More Than 30 Low-Fructose Recipes: Prepare easy, delicious meals At-a-Glance Fructose Finder: Compare the content in dozens of your favorite foods

About this title

Product Description:

A pioneering doctor and research scientist presents compelling arguments linking the consumption of high fructose corn syrup to rising obesity levels, diabetes, and other health issues, in a reference that shares guidelines for reducing fructose intake and countering its negative effects. Simultaneous.

Review:

"Provides a detailed plan for reducing dietary fructose intake, promoting weight loss, and reversing many of the serious health consequences associated with the typical American high-fructose diet." -- Michael W. Rich, MD, director of the Cardiac Rapid Evaluation Unit, Washington University School of Medicine

"A road map to better health." -- Richard J. Glassock, MD, professor emeritus of medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA

About this edition

• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 143910168X
• ISBN 13: 9781439101681
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 390