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Summary: Of Value, But Atkins is Much More Systematic
Review: This book focuses on the problems caused by excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates, especially sugar. A graph shows the steep increase in the western consumption of refined sugar in recent decades. There are other helpful graphs and data also included. The Pima Indians are cited. Their rate of diabetes increased by some 50% when they switched from the native fiber-rich corn to the modern refined fiber-free corn. Unlike Atkins, the authors suggest that a large-scale reduction in carbohydrate intake is not necessary to cause weight loss, so long as the carbohydrates have a low glycemic impact. In my case, this was true. I lost 56 pounds on the Atkins diet without ever formally going into Atkin's Induction Phase (less than 20 grams of ANY type of metabolizeable carbohydrate intake per day). My addiction to sugary junk foods broke relatively easily. I found that, in my case, I could usually lose 1-3 pounds per week just by eliminating all refined carb products and cutting down on metabolizeable carb products to below about 40 grams per day. But the Atkins approach may be necessary for some people. Their metabolism may not switch from glycolysis to lipolysis without cutting back on metabolizeable carb products to below 20 grams daily, or even less. In addition, some people may not be able to break their cravings for sugary products without going into Induction for at least a while. Therefore, one can conclude that this Sugar Busters book may work for some people but not others. Atkins is clearly more detailed and systematic in his approach than this book. After the initial weight loss, the Atkins approach and the Sugar Busters approach agree. Whatever carbohydrates consumed should be of the low-glycemic, high-fiber type. Emphasis should be placed on low-glycemic vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain products.
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Summary: Some good advice..... but not the total solution
Review: This book is really a silly book. It's not that the advice is totally bad, but most of it is nothing new. To wit, consider these rules: 1. Don't eat white sugar in any form
2. Don't eat white flour in any form
3. Exercise daily
4. Have only moderate portion sizes
5. Don't eat late at night
6. Avoid corn, beats, potatoes, carrots
7. Avoid bananas, watermelon, pineapple Who wouldn't lose weight with such rules? Really, anybody would lose weight with such a regimen -- Rules 1-5 will no doubt produce weight loss, although they may be challenging for some to conform to. That being said, I feel that the diet is too draconian and is basically a modified Atkins diet. This diet will not serve most people well in the long term because it is too restrictive -- Rules 1 and 2 make some sense but are way too strict and difficult to sustain, while rules 6 and 7 are questionable, at best -- no carrots? no bananas? Come on! Rules 3, 4, and 5 are fine. For those who want a more sensible way to lose weight and keep it off, I recommend "The Fat Fallacy" by Will Clower.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: This book may include more up-to-date statistics or info; but if you've read any of the other Sugar Buster books, you've got the concept. I found nothing new that was all that revealing. What I appreciate most is more new and easy recipes to help keep this lifestyle of eating interesting.
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Summary: This is such a great book!
Review: This is such a wonderful book! The New Sugarbusters is a great start for eating low on the glycemic index. I also use the New Glucose Revolution series by Jennie Brand Miller, the scientist who started all the research on the glycemic index. Her books give good science behind the theory of the low glycemic index, although I don't agree with all her suggestions, like combining high glycemic food with low glycemic food to lower the glycemic index of a meal. Because of my personal genetics, coupled with a family history of diabetes, I cannot eat high glycemic foods and feel well. So Sugarbusters is great for me, because the total focus is on low glycemic foods. I highly recommend this book for anyone trying to lose weight painlessly. It is a gem, and you will just feel great!
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Summary: Some good advice..... but not the total solution
Review: When I asked my Doctor to put me on a diet to lose some weight, he immediatly said Sugarbusters. My father had recently been put on Atkins for high blood pressure and so I asked him about it. He said that Atkins is a great diet for those that need to lose a significant amount of weight quickly, but a non-sustainable diet overall. I had gone on Atkins to lend my dad emotional support, and having been on both diets, I can tell you that Sugarbusters is infintly easier. Not only is Atkins unhealthy over time( too many proteins can harm your liver which helps to break down fat in the first place), but Sugarbusters allows certain types of carbs like whole wheat breads so you aren't eating sandwich meat out of your hands. You can also eat fruit and veggies. In fact, the list of what you can't eat is quite small:
Procesed Enriched Flour
Corn
Potatos
Beets
White pasta
Any kind of procesed Sugar
I'v been on the diet for a week and have lost 6 pounds. Granted I'm a 24 year old man who exercises, but still, anyone can lose weight on this diet. The only bad thing about this diet is that there is no book or list in detail of what you should buy and eat. They tell you generally what you should look out for, but should do a better job teaching you how to read food labels and how many sugars a day you should allow yourself to eat.
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Summary: If you can't stomach Atkins
Review: When I asked my Doctor to put me on a diet to lose some weight, he immediatly said Sugarbusters. My father had recently been put on Atkins for high blood pressure and so I asked him about it. He said that Atkins is a great diet for those that need to lose a significant amount of weight quickly, but a non-sustainable diet overall. I had gone on Atkins to lend my dad emotional support, and having been on both diets, I can tell you that Sugarbusters is infintly easier. Not only is Atkins unhealthy over time( too many proteins can harm your liver which helps to break down fat in the first place), but Sugarbusters allows certain types of carbs like whole wheat breads so you aren't eating sandwich meat out of your hands. You can also eat fruit and veggies. In fact, the list of what you can't eat is quite small:
Procesed Enriched Flour
Corn
Potatos
Beets
White pasta
Any kind of procesed Sugar
I'v been on the diet for a week and have lost 6 pounds. Granted I'm a 24 year old man who exercises, but still, anyone can lose weight on this diet. The only bad thing about this diet is that there is no book or list in detail of what you should buy and eat. They tell you generally what you should look out for, but should do a better job teaching you how to read food labels and how many sugars a day you should allow yourself to eat.
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