Lick the Sugar Habit [Paperback]

Nancy Appleton (Author)

Book Description

Release date: February 1, 1988

In Lick the Sugar Habit, Dr. Nancy Appleton shows how sugar upsets body chemistry and devastates the endocrine and immune systems, to result in a host of diseases and conditions-from tooth decay to diabetes to osteoporosis. By following Dr. Appleton's self-help program, you too can lick the sugar habit.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

There's the old saying that sugar is poison. After reading Lick the Sugar Habit, you'll be convinced of that. Americans each consume more than 150 pounds of sugar and related sweeteners each year. It's pretty easy for it to add up when you consider that there are 17 teaspoons of sugar in a single can of Coke. Author Nancy Appleton delineates how this sugar overconsumption wreaks havoc with our immune and endocrine systems, leading to chronic conditions including arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, asthma, and hypoglycemia, along with the usual suspects such as cavities and periodontal disease. Appleton admits that she herself used to be a sugar addict, preferring to take her sweets in the form of chocolate, and consequently suffered from numerous allergies, plus bronchitis, pneumonia, and even a chest tumor that turned out to be a huge calcium deposit that resulted from her body's inability to process the pounds of sugar she consumed.

The book starts with thorough quizzes to determine if you really are a "sugarholic" and to test for sugar-related food allergies. Appleton then offers three distinct plans for weaning yourself from the sweet stuff and starting your new "low-sugar life." The best part is the dozens of easy, low-sugar, high-flavor recipes such as Hot Asparagus Soup and Pumpkin Pie.

While Appleton has a Ph.D. and has been studying nutrition for years, she doesn't go into unnecessary scientific details when she explains what those little sugar cubes do to your body. This is a thoroughly readable, eye-opening guide to changing your diet--and your health--for the better. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dr. Nancy Appleton received her Ph.D. in clinical nutrition. She lectures extensively throughout the United States and Canada. She lives in Santa Monica, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade; 2 edition (February 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089529768X
• ISBN-13: 978-0895297686
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #43 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Nutrition > Food Allergies

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 98 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and well-documented information! September 3, 2001

By M. H.

Format:Paperback

For thirty years, I have been studying nutrition as a personal interest. I own dozens of books on the subject as well as having taken a college course. I can honestly say that I consider LICK THE SUGAR HABIT to be one of my most valued possessions. You will find eye-opening information here that's hard to come by in the mainstream press. Appleton's documentation is excellent, as she draws on many sources, including many scientific journals, to back up her statements. Her personal story of how she regained her health is fascinating as well. This book is much more solidly based on science than Duffy's SUGAR BLUES. Until I read it, I never dreamed excess sugar could be the cause of so many ills, including accelerated aging. By acting on what I learned, I've been amazed at how my allergy symptoms have cleared up, my emotions have stabilized, and I seem to be spared the "bugs" that plague my family and friends(I used to be hit hard by every germ that came along).

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars sugar and its terrible effects on the body January 4, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I read this book about 1 year ago, and since then I have made major changes in my diet, following many of the suggestions in the book. It is amazing what a difference sugar makes in your health and energy level. I used to have at least 2 and sometimes 7 hypoglycemic attacks a week. I now haven't had one in over 10 months! If you have a sugar addiction, hypoglycemia, or diabetes I suggest this book highly!!! Even if you just want to improve your immune system and not get sick as much, this book is for you. I have been striving for better health since I was 6 months pregnant, and this was one of a few integral books in my success.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lick the Sugar Habit March 15, 2003

By Coach Martella

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is an excellent easy to read handbook about health and nutrition and the "foods" to avoid putting in your mouth. The only thing I would change about it is it's title. I have purchased MANY copies of this book and when I give it to family and friends, they all have the same reaction -- "sure I like sugar but it's not a habit -- I don't really eat that much". The title is a turnoff to most people for a few reasons -- 1. they are in denial 2. they don't realize how much sugar is in all of the packaged, canned and bottled "stuff" they consume and 3. people do not like to think that they have bad habits". It ought to be published under a title something like: "Have More Energy and Save Lots of Money in Doctor's Bills" or "Eliminate That Excess Fat You Are Carrying Around".