Comments on: What I’m Reading: Sugarettes

By: Analisa Roche

Analisa Roche — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:11:34 +0000

I would be interested to know what you think about Dr. Kathleen Desmaisons’s book Potatoes Not Prozac. It is similar to Sugarettes (based on your review – I have not read Sugarettes) in that it exposes the dangers of sugar but it actually takes most of the book to lay out a plan for gradually eliminating sugar from your diet. I think it’s an excellent book and an excellent program. You can actually read more at http://www.radiantrecovery.com (and note, I have nothing to gain by recommending the book and site, I’m just a very happy follower).

By: DR

DR — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:35:21 +0000

Thanks for the “heads up” Chris!

I have recommended Taubes’ books to friends and family, but most of them find that it is just “too much”.

Being a health geek, I loved Taubes’ book, but I can see that for the lay person, it is just too dry a read.

I will check out Sugarettes ASAP.

Have you had a chance to look at Dr. Barry Sears new book – Toxic Fat?

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:58:46 +0000

@ Tom: Thanks for stopping by, The guidelines are that fruit is fine and other carbohydrates like Grains, Potatoes etc should be avoided and replaced with more fruit and veg. If you want to read up further on Dr Scott’s nutrition premise have a look at his blog or this article: http://zentofitness.com/flipping-the-pyramid-are-things-upside-down/

By: Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips

Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:56:00 +0000

Hi Chris,

Sounds like an interesting read. I checked out your image which showed the corn vs Pepsi but I’m still a little confused? Are fruits OK according to Sugarettes because they are a less concentrated form of sugar?

Thanks,

Tom

By: Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later

Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:38:33 +0000

Thanks Chris – yes, that’s a compelling stat. Fair point about the fructose-glucose mix in fruits. I think I just fear that unless I avoid them altogether I will encourage my sweet tooth which right now I have totally defeated. Your approach sounds pretty sensible though.

By: JOY

JOY — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:56:10 +0000

Great review! I’ve been wanting read Good Calories, Bad Calories but have felt sort of daunted by the task considering what I’ve heard about it. I’ll get around to it eventually and put this on the list in the mean time.

Joy
fitandhealthygal.blogspot.com

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:54:43 +0000

@ Methuselah: Thanks for the comment, I think you will really enjoy the book, its something I plan to order a few copies of and give to a few people I know interested in Nutrition and improving their health.

As for dried fruit; I include soaked Prunes and some apricots every now and then (usually breakfast) I also enjoy Goji Berries. As for them being as bad as HFCS its not quite that dire a situation as they are compromised of Fructose and GLucose rather than pure Fructose like HFCS so they will not pump you liver as full of sugar and can be handled by our bodies…. This picture sums things up pretty well: http://weightoftheevidence.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/pepsicorn.jpg

By: Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later

Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:48:01 +0000

Thanks for the review Chris – I am considering adding this one to the ever-growing reading list. Out of interest, what is Dr Olson’s position on fructose and the use of dried fruit to satiate sugar cravings? From my reading of Dr Eades’ stuff I understand that the low GI of fructose is something of a false comfort because it can increase insulin resistance via mechanisms other than raising blood sugar.

I have been instinctively avoiding dried fruit completely myself even though I know I could, within broad Paleo rules, technically eat as many dried apricots as I choose. However, I am guessing that there comes a point where this is no better for you than HFCS in terms of the amount of fructose the body is having to process….