For Goodness' Sake, Let's Talk Sugar

A definitive and refreshing guide to sugar that will enlighten and surprise

Scientifically-backed book debunks myths around sugar in health and nutrition

A new book by dietitian and physiologist, Yvonne Webb, explores sugar and the important role it plays in the everyday life of animals and plants on our planet, specifically humans.

For Goodness' Sake, Let's Talk Sugar discusses food behaviours around food intake and weight control, and the importance of sugars and other carbohydrates in the diet and their central role in control and maintaining the equilibrium of both the individual and the earth.

The book takes a practical approach to food preparation and good food choice. It includes topics such as:

- how taste buds work

- ending the confusion about energy and calories/kilojoules

- reading and interpreting food labels

- words that indicate a food contains sugar

- the surprising role of leftovers for weight control

- food production

- breakfast or no breakfast

- budgeting

- good consumerism

- choosing recipes that match a lifestyle

Yvonne Webb realised a book needed to be written on these topics when people visiting her clinic needed help with the 'what' and 'how' of managing their weight, particularly newly diagnosed diabetics.

"Some were quite traumatised by the misinformation around sugar and the lack of accurate knowledge and confusion around sugar, carbohydrates and weight control," she said.

"I'd be asked questions such as, 'is sugar a poison?' 'should I snack?' and 'should we have a sugar tax?'.

"My advice on which this book is based, is underpinned by science that has been confirmed through research. I redirect the arguments over health and nutrition back to the central issue of food intake, including sugar.

"The book does not demonise any food, including sugar. However, a food classified as 'good' does not give permission for unlimited intake.

"Let's Talk Sugar is about how to enjoy sugar and all the foods you eat. Understanding my recommendations will provide readers with all the information they need to adopt a healthy lifestyle," said Yvonne.

Written for both professionals and lay people, chapters throughout the 180-page book published by Austin Macauley, explore subjects such as:

- non-nutritive sweeteners

- how sugar is created and various terminologies

- how the human body processes sugar

- the role of carbohydrates in energy supply

- resistant starch

- the hormone insulin and latest research

- reading RDIs on food labels

One of Yvonne Webb's key take-away messages is that serve size is crucial in a person's eating habits, whether they want to control their weight or their blood sugar.

"This book differs from other health and nutrition books in that it allows readers to make the informed decisions that are right for them. It proposes alternative strategies to beating sugar addiction.

"One message from reading the book is that if you keep doing 'naughty' things, repercussions result that could lead to irreversible change."

For Goodness' Sake, Let's Talk Sugar

by Yvonne Webb

Available from all good online  book stores including Amazon, Booktopia and Dymocks. Prices start from $5.84 (eBook) to $27.75 (paperback). The book is distributed through Ingram's Lightning Source.

https://yvonnewebb.ampbk.com/