Lick your sugar habit for goodFrom spoonfuls in our coffee to corn syrup in packaged foods and even natural sources like fruit, sugar is a huge part of our diet, and we're consuming more of it every year. This damaging habit not only makes us sick, overweight, and listless, it also ages us well beyond our years.Now, in The Sugar Detox , acclaimed nutritionist Brooke Alpert and skincare guru Patricia Farris have combined their expertise to offer an easy plan to slim your waistline, restore your energy, and rejuvenate your skin. The Sugar Detox will put you on the path to feeling,and looking,your absolute best, with:- A proven three-day jumpstart plan to break your sugar addiction- A four-week meal plan incorporating healthy sugars- Shopping lists and satiating recipes- Strategies for combating cravings and dining out- Lists of key health-supporting superfoods- Tips on surprising places where sugar lurks"A great resource for anyone trying to cut down on their sugar consumption...offers great insight on the'surprise'sugar content of many of our favourite foods.", Portland Book Review "Packs in fascinating research on the significant chemical impact of sugar on your skin, along with other systems of your body.", Organic Spa

About the Author
Brooke Alpert, MS, RD, CDN, is the founder of B Nutritious, a private nutrition counseling practice in New York City. Brooke was named as one of the new up and coming stars in the beauty and health field by W magazine has been featured and quoted extensively in television, newspapers, online media and international magazines, including Glamour, Shape, and Town and Country. A former advisor for Nivea, she is a member of the American Dietetic Association. She lives with her family in New York. B-Nutritious.comPatricia Farris, MD, FAAD, is a clinical associate professor at Tulane University and recognized authority on anti-aging skin care. She has authored numerous scientific publications and given over 100 presentations on the science behind cosmeceuticals. Dr Farris is a sought after consultant for cosmetic companies and has worked with many including L'Oreal, Revlon and Neutrogena. A go-to expert, she has been quoted extensively in newspaper and magazine articles including O, Allure, Prevention, Elle, and the New York Times. Her private practice in the New Orleans area, Old Metairie Dermatology, specializes in non-invasive treatments for facial rejuvenation. DrPattiFarris.com

Reviews
Publishers Weekly, 4/15/13 "Numerous accolades from the authors' patients and customers speak to the efficacy and life-changing aspects of the program." Organic Spa, 5/28/13 "Packs in fascinating research on the significant chemical impact of sugar on your skin, along with other systems of your body...The authors offer smart-but-simple food recipes plus practical advice on instigating a slow sugar wean." Curled Up With A Good Book "Offers a thorough, clearly explained and organized system to get your body off sugar and clear up your skin...The book motivates through to the end...The Sugar Detoxis a simple but extensive, practical and persuasive plan towards better health and living. Highly recommended." New York Journal of Books, 6/11/13 "Nutrition is often a controversial topic, and a vast number of dietary fads have come and gone. But The Sugar Detox diet described by nutritionist Brooke Alpert and dermatologist Patricia Farris promises to be successful." Bookviews "This is a serious book that offers a one-month plan to wean readers of their sugar cravings." King Features Syndicate "A sensible approach." DaySpa, July 2013 "A guidebook for people who are serious about breaking off this unhealthy dietary relationship." New Orleans, July 2013 "Make[s] the case for the health benefits that come from cutting back on sugar consumption." Natural Health, September/October 2013 "Offer[s] smart-but-simple recipes plus practical advice on how to wean yourself from some of your favorite sugar-filled foods." The Cookbook Papers, 8/4/13 "Surprising facts throughout...A recommended read for anyone who is dependent on sugar." WomanAroundTown.com, 9/7/13 "This book pulls no punches." Portland Book Review, 11/1/13 "A comprehensive book about how sugar affects our health and looks...Their recipes are easy to follow and use reasonable ingredients and preparation styles. This book would be a great resource for anyone trying to cut down on their sugar consumption and offers great insight on the 'surprise' sugar content of many of our favorite foods." Entertainment Realm, 9/4/14 "Easy-to-read and comprehend." New Orleans Magazine, October 2014 "Outlines a comprehensive, one-month plan to kick the sugar habit and improve your health and your complexion."



Book Information
ISBN 9780738217420
Author Brooke Alpert
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Da Capo Lifelong
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 284g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 19mm