Kick Your Sugar Habit
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IDH082 |
| Author: | Dr. Sanjeev Gupta |
| Publisher: | PUSTAK MAHAL |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2003 |
| ISBN: | 8122306950 |
| Pages: | 98 |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 8.3" X 5.3" |
Book Description
The writing of this book was a sort of challenge for me. Many of us surely do not know about sugar and its role in our life. This book shall help readers in knowing if they are sugar addicts. Once established, they can have an insight into their sugar habits and thus develop urge to control the sugar intake. This book is designed to encourage you to take control of your life and regulate health, through some crucial data that have not been available to the general public before.
About the Author
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta did his doctorate in the field of Allergy & Immunology and studied fungal allergens prevalent in the atmosphere of Delhi. He currently works for a reputed Homoeopathic laboratory, and actively pursues his hobby of writing for medical journals. This is his second book by virtue of his personal experiences and acquired knowledge. His first book ' I Know What Causes Me Allergy' published by the same publisher has been widely appreciated by the readers.
| Preface | 3 | |
| Acknowledgements | 5 | |
| Facts about Sugar | 9 | |
| Are You A Sugar Addict? (Test 1) | 10 | |
Are You A Sugar Addict? (Test 2)| 11 | |
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| Take on Your Sugar Habits | 12 | |
| Sweet? : It's all Sweet | 13 | |
| Steps to Control Sugar Cravings | 14 | |
| 1 | Sugar: Is there A Problem? | 15 |
| Where does the Sugar Go? | 16 | |
| Should I be Worried about Sugar in My Diet? | 16 | |
| What does Sugar Provide Us? | 17 | |
| Refined Sugar does not Contain Nutrients | 17 | |
| Normal Range of Sugar Consumption | 18 | |
| Sugar Craving: A Common Problem | 18 | |
| Where does Extra Sugar Come From? | 19 | |
| Sugar Intoxication | 20 | |
| 2 | What are Sugars? | 21 |
| What is Table Sugar? | 21 | |
| Different Forms of Sucrose (Table Sugar) | 22 | |
| Other Nutritive Sugar Sources | 24 | |
| Invert Sugar | 25 | |
| Cane vs. Beet Sugar: Is There a Difference? | 25 | |
| Source of White Sugar | 25 | |
| Function of Sugar in Foods | 26 | |
| Freezing Point Depression | 27 | |
| Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (Artificial Sugars) | 29 | |
| Low-calorie Sweeteners | 29 | |
| Natural Sweeteners | 33 | |
| 3 | Sugar and Health | 34 |
| Sugar and Immune System | 36 | |
| Sugar Affects the Neurotransmitters, thus, the Feelings | 36 | |
| Sugars and Dental Caries | 38 | |
| Sugar and Weight | 39 | |
| Obesity | 39 | |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 40 | |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 40 | |
| Enzymes and Hormones Disturbance | 41 | |
| Sugar & Behaviour | 41 | |
| Eye Disorders | 42 | |
| Sugar Affects Your Heart and Circulation | 42 | |
| Sugar & Digestive System | 42 | |
| Glycemia and Glycosuria | 43 | |
| Constipation | 44 | |
| Fungal Infections | 45 | |
| 4 | How To Manage Sugar Habit | 46 |
| Identify Your Sugar Intakes | 46 | |
| Set Goals for Reducing or Eliminating Sugars | 46 | |
| Break that Regular Intake Habit | 47 | |
| Prefer Vitamins with Sugar to Sugar Alone | 47 | |
| Take Diet Containing Complex Carbohydrates | 47 | |
| Avoid All Kinds of Hidden Sugars | 48 | |
| Rethink Post-Meal Desserts | 49 | |
| Educate Your Tastebuds | 49 | |
| Skip Snacks | 50 | |
| Limit Your Drinks | 50 | |
| Eat Proteins | 51 | |
| Diet and Exercise | 51 | |
| Avoid Temptation | 52 | |
| Divert Your Attention | 52 | |
| Do not Give Sweet to Children | 53 | |
| Try Supplements | 53 | |
| Alternative Therapy for Control of | ||
| Sugar Eating Habits and Sugar Cravings | 58 | |
| 5 | A Good Diet For Sugar Lovers | 61 |
| Vitamins/Minerals | 62 | |
| Specific Vitamins and Minerals | 63 | |
| Vitamin B: Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B,12 | 65 | |
| Manganese | 66 | |
| Facts and Essential Fatty Acids | 67 | |
| Amino Acids | 69 | |
| Phytochemicals | 70 | |
| Blue Green Algae | 72 | |
| Barley Green | 72 | |
| Bee Products | 72 | |
| Natural Suggestions | 73 | |
| Frequently Asked Questions | 75 | |
| Can I get rid of sugar eating habit? | 77 | |
| Glossary | 78 | |
| Vitamin / Mineral Therapy | 80 | |
| Herbal Therapy | 81 | |
| Exercise Therapy | 82 | |
| Glycaemic Index Of Food | 88 |
