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“The Case Against Sugar” is the new book from Gary Taubes. He is also the best-selling author of the book, “Why We Get Fat”. I have previously read and written about “Why We Get Fat” and I am currently reading his brand-new book. He says the purpose of the book in his author’s note is to present the case against sugar – both sucrose and high fructose corn syrups as the principal cause of the chronic diseases that are most likely to kill us. He points out that a third of all adults are now obese, two-thirds are overweight and almost 1 in 7 is diabetic and 1 in 4 will die of cancer, yet we continue to ignore the prime suspects for all of these diseases and act as if sugar is just a source of harmless pleasure. He says that the Case against Sugar is an argument for the prosecution of sugar, as if it were a criminal case. I love to read these types of books at the beginning of the year, particularly when I realise that I am certainly addicted to sugar myself and that it is a major problem in my life that I need to tackle, so I hope that books like this will be an inspiration to do so.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 19-Jan-17
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Suzanne said:
on Thursday 02-Feb-17 10:48 AM
I usually don't read books that involve any diet-talk or what to avoid, have more of etc. BUT this actually looks like a good read in the format that it has been written. I think most of us have an issue with sugar and I admire people who can keep this under control.
Tersia said:
on Tuesday 31-Jan-17 08:45 AM
It's always the good things in life that are the most dangerous. Alexis makes a valid point, even if you don't really eat sweets, sugar are hidden in almost everything that you eat. Most fruit contain sugar as well. It does make sense that it would kill you as it's properly something most people struggle with to let go. I know I am one of those.
Nicolle said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 03:35 PM
From childhood memories of penny sweets to office chocolate binging and coffee mornings laden with home-baked cakes, sugar is an inextricable part of our lives.
Juliet said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 03:34 PM
Sugar is so addictive and so bad for you yet it is not only in obvious items like sweets, it is also hidden by food manufacturers in items where you wouldn't suspect there to be sugar. For example, many commercially produced smoothies come in large sizes and can be sweetened with things like fruit juice, ice cream or syrup, which increases their sugar content. Some of them contain ridiculously high amounts of calories and sugar, containing over 96 grams, or 24 teaspoons of sugar in a single serving!
tamzyn said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 12:28 PM
I love sweeties, chocolates and anything sweet.
I always try and resist but it is such a comfort to have something sweet that it is not always easy.
brumilde said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 11:03 AM
Should look into reading it, but to be fair. lots of other things can also contribute to unhealthy living. its cheaper to buy a packet of sweets then it is to buy fresh fruit these days. and as one of our needs as humans we must eat. but we have a choice as to what we put in our bodies,
Zindy said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:50 AM
I dont think i have ever been a day without some type sugar intake. Actually sad if you think about it.
Nina said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:43 AM
I believe everything should be done in moderation, especially when it comes to eating and I don't think you should ever deprive yourself of something nice once in a while. I enjoy something sweet every now and again but I am more a chips kind of person which is also very bad. I think if you excersise and do not stuff yourself with every meal you do not have to be that strict on yourself.
Ashleigh said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:32 AM
I have a terrible sugar addiction and need to read this book urgently. If I could control my sugar intake, I'm sure I could control and keep my weight stable. I have tried refraining from eating chocolates often but I always seem to replace it with other sugary items. :)
Helen said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:27 AM
Yes Sugar is like a drug, when I start including sugar to my diet, sweets, cakes or just cup of coffee with one spoon, I can not stop. Oh well I am not smoking, neither drinking, so I suppose one more habit to kill to say no sugar! Thank you Mathilda for interesting comment on sweetener, I did not know that sweetener can be so dangerous too.....
Jolene said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:27 AM
I'm with Dune on this one. Im definitely a sugar addict, I absolutely love my chocolates. I would rather eat a chocolate than an actual meal. My favorite for lunch is Speckled Eggs. Yum.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:20 AM
I don't drink that much sugar, I don't eat sweets or chocolates.I will prefer drinking sparkling water that coke.I LOVE MY WATER and its much healthier.
Dune said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:12 AM
I have to confess, I am a sugar addict. I have tried to cut out sugar, however that lasted a total of 2 days, when my husband bought me a packet of Willy Wonka "Nerds" and said "please just have your sugar because I can't deal with your moods anymore" Its horrible to actually realize how addicted one can be to sugar, especially when it effects your moods, as soon as the cravings starts to kick in. I know it's not a healthy addiction, but its a far better addiction than smoking, drugs, alcohol etc.
Zanell said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:07 AM
Think I definitely need to cut out more sugar in my life, I have started being more conscious though. I would definitely read this book. I don't think I could ever cut out sugar completely though.
Sarah said:
on Friday 27-Jan-17 10:03 AM
Sugar is bad for a person, it is so comforting especially when you have a bad day and you just want that chocolate. I hardly have a lot of sugar.
Thabitha said:
on Thursday 26-Jan-17 07:43 AM
I must say I am not a big fun of sugar, I take sugar there and there but not too much and I can cut sugar for my health condition it is not a problem.
Cornelie said:
on Wednesday 25-Jan-17 11:21 AM
Sugar is SO bad for your but such a comfort if you need something sweet I have tried so many times to cut out sugar but what a struggle.
Clare said:
on Tuesday 24-Jan-17 04:47 PM
Leaving Sugar is a Hard, I battle losing sweets in my day to day, especially when days are hard. I do try my best to leave the sweet treats but i find it hard. I love my Chocolates but since this Diet that i am on i am very limited to Carbs so i am facing this battle strong but it does get Hard.
Jessica M said:
on Tuesday 24-Jan-17 04:17 PM
Well luckily I don't really like sweets so sugar isn't a big part in my life. However in my tea I like it so that could cause a bit of problems. Best time to give the stuff up I think.
Mathilda said:
on Tuesday 24-Jan-17 02:41 PM
I don't drink sugar at all I always use sweetener and that is also harmful as it contains Aspartame(Aspartame is an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages) as very high doses of aspartame can increase the risk of some blood-related cancers and also several other side -effects the other option is Cane Sugar but even healthy sugar should be used in small amounts, so I just think its better to leave sugar out completely
Michelle said:
on Tuesday 24-Jan-17 07:15 AM
Reading a book are my way to relax. Reading a book that will benefit your health and lifestyle are most certainly a bonus. While I read my favourite book, having a snack will be the cherry on top of relax mode. My snack will most definitely be something savoury than sweet.
Angelique P said:
on Tuesday 24-Jan-17 07:09 AM
In my diet I try to cut out sugar.
I know that it's bad for you but sometimes all you need is something sweet to make you feel better.
Tamaryn said:
on Monday 23-Jan-17 04:49 PM
I don't have much of a sweet tooth and never have, even as a child. It always surprises me how much sugar people consume though. If I order a cup of coffee somewhere and I say "No sugar" people are taken aback- as if it's absurd not to have sugar in your coffee! I'm not much of a fan of sweetners or sugar substitutes either- they do more harm than good, rather avoid it all together.
Joyce said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 04:58 PM
thanks to the block I was not that much aware of what damage sugar can make in a persons body
Prishani said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 04:41 PM
I would call myself a sugar addict and once I have a taste of it I cant seem to stop! I suppose it is a discipline, and everything should be enjoyed in moderation. I think when people overdo it that's when the health issues become a concern. I also think that children should be taught from a young age to enjoy sugar in moderation.
Jessica Apfel said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 04:38 PM
Many of us are unaware of the sugar count in many of the foods we eat and so are ignorant to our true sugar intake. Perhaps the implication of a Sugar Tax may not be so bad after all? Considering that as a third world country we still rate within the top 5 in terms of obesity in the world
Liesl said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 04:20 PM
I'm more of a savory person that sweet. Although one could argue that savory treats can often also contain unhealthy ingredients such bread and pie pastry etc. Sugar is not the best thing for you especially if it is something you would enjoy on a regular basis. Keep it in moderation and select the fruits you eat daily carefully. If you going to have grapes, limit it to a small amount for the day as it contains a lot of sugar as opposed to e.g. pawpaw
Melissa van Tellingen said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 04:20 PM
Finding something these days without some kind of sweetner or suger in is next to impossible. Everything in moderation is okay with me. I think it's okay to treat yourself with a sweety every once in a while. We only live once after all.
Nicky said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 04:07 PM
I must admit that I have a sweet tooth-chocolate is my biggest weakness.
I do try to avoid sugar in tea and cereals. In my mind, sugar in cereals, fruit and vegetables cancels out the nutritional value of these foods. I also very rarely drink fizzy drinks and would rather have water. I doubt though, whether I'll ever be able to avoid chocolate.
Sinead said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 02:50 PM
I had no idea that the stats were that bad. Personally, I won't overdo sugar because I see what it does. I like my sugar BUT everything in moderation... People get greedy and over-indulge and that's when it becomes a real problem.
I do prefer savoury over sweet, and anyone who knows me, knows that I always have chocolates or sweets in my room that I hardly ever touch... So they go searching for them lol...
Natasha said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 12:51 PM
I love sweet things and chocolates and there is nothing better then eating sweet things while watching movies or if you are in the mood for something but you don't know what
Daniella said:
on Friday 20-Jan-17 12:38 PM
I've never really had a sweet tooth, but eating chocolates and sweets once in a while isn't the end of the world, as long as its all in moderation
Melissa said:
on Thursday 19-Jan-17 11:20 AM
I don't drink that much sugar, I don't eat sweets or chocolates and I don't drink much coke. Instead of drinking coke that have a lot of sugar in I will prefer drinking water that is much healthier.
Henrietta said:
on Thursday 19-Jan-17 09:54 AM
I think you'll only get a hand full of people who doesn't like sugar, most of us love sugar, are addicted to it. It true what Alexis say, almost everything we eat and drink today contains sugar. It's most certainly not something that will just disappear off the market. I prefer salty stuff but like my chocolates now and again. My dad is a diabetes, he use to drink 5 spoons of sugar in his coffee, glad to see that he went off sugar completely. But being diabetic is bad and even alcohol is not allowed. You just have to look after yourself and try to cut down on the sugar, not the easiest thing to do.
Lourien said:
on Thursday 19-Jan-17 09:35 AM
It is so easy to get addicted to sugar, I go through stages where I am fine not having any and not eating cholates or sweets, but as soon as I start enjoying these I start craving more cholates and treats. Without knowing my sugar intake increases. The best way I found to reduce my sugar intake is eating more vegetables and before long I am off the sugary treats and chocolate cake... Mmmmm But still love it ! You have to try and maintain a balance although its not always easy.
Alexis said:
on Thursday 19-Jan-17 09:27 AM
I am not a sugar addict at all, I enjoy my little bit of sugar, say in my coffee etc, the problem however is that although I am saying this, there is sugar in almost everything / most things that you eat, esp the unhealthy foods. So a person just needs to make the right decisions i suppose, instead of having two sugars, have one. Instead of wanting a chocolate, have an apple insead, it is the little things that make a difference
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