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Connie Bennett (Author), Stephen T. Sinatra (Author)
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December 26, 2006
A provocative exposŽ of the negative effects of sugars and simple carbs-and how to break the addiction.

Most readers already know that succumbing to sweets too often can lead to obesity and diabetes. What many don't know, however, is that too many "quickie carbs" can bring on a host of other maladies-such as "brain fog," fatigue, mood swings, heart disease, and even cancer-from which millions may be suffering because of their sugar or carbohydrate habits. Once besieged by 44 seemingly unconnected symptoms, former "sugar addict" Connie Bennett, an experienced journalist, managed to kick sweets and simple carbs in 1998. She improved her health-and uncovered extensive medical research that substantiated her theory: people who eat too many low-caliber culprit carbs could be in sugar shock. Based on the insights of thousands of physicians, nutritionists, researchers, and "sugar sufferers" worldwide, SUGAR SHOCK!(tm) not only addresses how badly sugar affects the body, it demonstrates how everyone can kick the sugar habit.

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"Spills the beans on the shocking impact of simple carbohydrates on aging and quality of life—a double whammy for humanity.”
-Mehmet Oz, M.D., coauthor of YOU: Staying Young

“Tells the shocking truth... and lays out the path to kicking the sugar habit and reclaiming your health!”
- Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

“SUGAR SHOCK! is the definitive look at how Americans are simply eating too much sugar and how this is having a profound negative impact on millions of people. This well-researched book should be considered must reading for anyone interested in the complex health discussion underway in America today!”
- Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee

"...trots out a Who's Who of prominent experts who support Bennett's argument that sugar is the road to physical ruin. The evidence is in, and it's depressing."
- TIME magazine

“Wow! This is an impressive, exceptional expose and self help work! Just about every American—or anyone who regularly eats sugar and processed carbs—needs to read this eye-opening, hard-hitting, and ultimately inspiring book.”
- Oz Garcia, Ph.D., author of Look and Feel Fabulous Forever

“A detailed, compelling, and scientific book that will become an instant classic.”
- Joshua Rosenthal, director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

"...Reveals the not-so-sweet truth but that too much sugar and refined carbohydrates could you very sick— and maybe even kill you. But SUGAR SHOCK! gives you hope as it is loaded with many practical tools and resources that can help you avoid disease and enjoy life."
- Dr. Joseph Mercola, founder of www.Mercola.com

About the Author

Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C., is an experienced journalist, former sugar addict and holistic health counselor. She founded "The 21-Day, Kick-Sugar Countdown Diet" and an international online support group, "KickSugar."

Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., is an internationally recognized cardiologist, certified nutrition specialist, and bioenergetic psychotherapist with 30 years' medical experience.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Trade (December 26, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425213579
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425213575
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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118 of 123 people found the following review helpful
By LH
Format:Paperback
Even though I gave "Sugar Shock" three stars, I want to say up front that I DO like it; it has made clear to me how sugar has messed my life up and I have been in so much denial about my reliance on it. I really am like an alcoholic or crack addict! I have not yet stopped eating sugar - it's scary to think about trying to do it again and failing again, but I am feeling more concern for my health and damn it, I want to live a real life that's not clouded by the stuff.

The reason I gave this book three stars is because of the author's presentation; she frequently reads like an ad, not a book. She'll say things like, "...John showed classic signs of sugar addiction, which I outline on my website and blog site www...." It's so infomercial-y. I tried to overlook this but it kept coming up through the book. Although this doesn't dilute her message, the constant referral to her web site and commercial references like that make her sound like she's more interested in marketing her company and herself than she is in her message. In other words, she can be annoying.

Also, I felt she spent too much time on how sugar is ruining our lives - but little space on how to practically eliminate it. She offers a list of seven tips on getting sugar out of your life but if I am a sugar addict, I need more than that.

I would have liked to have learned more about her own experience than just about when her dr told her to drop sugar and she did and it changed her life. I would like to have heard about if she had sugar withdrawals so strong she thought she would scream or if she ever experiences cravings now. She doesn't really talk about herself much apart from that initial "burning bush"-like moment at her dr's office -- which doesn't inspire me much. I've had those moments, too, and make a great start but then fail.

I do believe her when she says it changed her life but for most addicts of any kind (note I said, "most") it's not just "I decided to stop and I did and my life is SO much better!" That's the issue with addicts: we all WANT to stop but it's hard to do it, so we feel trapped. HOW do we get out?

On another note, I was surprised to see an endorsement on the book and a review here from Jimmy "Livin' La Vida Low Carb" only because on his web site he seems really into artificial sweeteners (which I am, too) but the author of this book does not recommend them at all. Whatever!

The authors of "Sugar Shock" make a convincing case to significantly cut down, if not completely eliminate, sugar from our diets. I'm going to try it for sure.
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66 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By A. Codd
Format:Paperback
I never thought I would be able to talk about life without sugar for more

than 3 days. I am in the process of getting rid of sugar from my diet,

and am proud (and SHOCKED) to say that I have been refined sugar-free

for 19 days. My personal record before this was 8 days (a rarity, most

of the time it was 2 or 3 days!)

Truly, honestly, I have Sugar Shock! to thank for helping me finally

kick the habit. In reading about how sugar sets up a subclinical

infammation that can cause so many diseases like cancer, heart disease,

arthritis, diabetes, etc, it really helped me to gain perspective on my

habit.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
MUST READ!! January 12, 2007
Format:Paperback
You must read SUGAR SHOCK! It is so informative, so interesting, you will change the way you eat!

Connie has written what will be regarded as a respected reference on sugar and an important resource for the public.

I have highly recommended it to friends, families, and patients already after reading the book in just a couple days. The amount of research that went into this book is unbelievable. Connie has exceeded all expectations and will surely gain the respect of anyone interested in learning about how to control their sugar habit.

I met Connie at a professional meeting several years ago and her personality shines through in SUGAR SHOCK. Her upbeat personality and conversational tone make SUGAR SHOCK easy to read and her personal stories are so engaging that they will inspire anyone who has felt the highs and lows of too much sugar to make changes. You will find all the solutions to stopping your sugar habit in this book!
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Fabulous and shocking resource!
Connie's book Sugar Shock! is a really fabulous resource that provides all the facts on why sugar is so harmful - for both physical and mental health - and knowledge is power. Read more
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This author should use footnotes. The reader has to sift through all the attributions that could be listed in notes at the end if you want to pursue it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marilou Baughman
A must read for most Americans
After you have read this book, you will be amazed at how dangerous sugar is to the human body. I have found that the challenge after reading this book is to consistently follow a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by fortuna1
Wife loves it, she can't put it down.
I didn't order this book for myself. The wife suffers from high triglycerides (sugar-like fats found in the blood stream). Read more
Published 12 months ago by Richard Hunter
Really annoying to read!
I agree with the reviewer that this book reads like a report. Pretty much every page is filled with quotes from other people. It was distracting to read. Read more
Published 13 months ago by runnergirl27
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I haven't finished the book, read bits and pieces and so far it's very informative and yes some things are surprisingly shocking. Read more
Published 13 months ago by G. Johnson
Too much like a report
The book starts off great but ends up reading like a doctor report...too many "quotes" from others. Parts of it did scare me away from sugar/bad carbs.
Published 16 months ago by sweet sue
One of the Best Books on Sugar Out There!
This book is one of the best I have read on the topic of nutrition (particularly refined sugar). Connie's personal story lends to a good connection with the reader, and she really... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Caitlin Malkiewicz
Eye opening
This book is opening my eyes.. I need to grow up and stop eating so much sugar.
Published 20 months ago by Michele Kostoff
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