That’s where Sugar Shock excels as one of the better written self-help books around. Packed with well-researched facts and helpful suggestions, it is no surprise that the book is garnering great reviews. For instance Time Magazine says ”[The book] trots out a who’s who of prominent nutritionists who support Bennett’s argument that sugar is the road to physical ruin.”
It’s this collection of opinions from over 250 doctors, and even lawyers, hailing from respected institutions like Harvard and Yale, as opposed to the lesser known experts that you see on late night “infomercials,” that make Sugar Shock stand out in the already overcrowded market of self-help proclamations. In addition, the book is co-written by Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. who helps bring another level of credibility, and readability, to the pages of Sugar Shock.
No matter if you're battling obesity, trying to protect your children’s health, or just curious about one of the worlds most loved “guilty pleasures,” Sugar Shock is an interesting and important read that offers solutions and strategies to reduce sugar intake and improve your health that go far beyond just condemning chocolate bars and moon pies.
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1 - Steve O'Keefe
Brandon,
I, too, read this book and was shocked. One of the unique things Bennett brings out is the insulin-resistance theory that is picking up steam with nutritionists and doctors. That is, eating sugars and quick carbs rapidly increases blood sugar, triggering an over-reaction of insulin, which causes you to "crash" and crave a sugary pick-up. Then the cycle repeats.
The yo-yo impact of quick carbs on your blood sugar and insulin just wears out your pancreas. You can develop "insulin resistance" which is likely the basis for hypoglycemia and type-2 diabetes.
The book seems to suggest that "slow foods" are better. That is, slow carbs that aren't digested quickly, or consuming protein when eating sugary foods or quick carbs to slow down their absorption. If you can't give up the sugar, at least slow it down.
STEVE O'KEEFE