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Sugar Blues
Sugar Blues
is among the most widely discussed books out there, and has been able to
make a shift in people's thoughts. We are presently living in a time of
ever increasing knowledge and on a daily basis we are hearing about new
scientific breakthroughs in science. Living during a time of great human
development means that we can enjoy all the benefits of luxury and
decadence. However the primary focus of scientists is the improvement of
the quality human life. Scientists have discovered many lifesaving drugs
for the cure of life threatening diseases and nutritional supplements
for the malnutrition, but the threat remains that the incidences of
lifestyle diseases are increasing at alarming rates. The search for an
explanation for this phenomenon projects itself upon our unhealthy
conventional diet habits, as the possible reason. The book, Sugar
Blues, discusses this subject as well as the ill effects of sugar.
Sugar
Blues, the book written by William Dufty, was quite controversial to
people when it was first released. It shows that the sugar used in our
diets can be the reason for many of our health problems. The book was
published quite awhile ago, but the utility of the book continues to
make it a best seller. Sugar Blues was primarily viewed as an
open attack on the sugar manufacturers and desert/candy industry.
However, the detailed discussion of the pros and cons of sugar has
convinced people about its authenticity. The interesting writing style
uses clear and evident facts and alternative suggestions, which
increases its attraction and enables it to be popular reading material.
Sales records show that the book, Sugar Blues, was the sensation of its
time, and was well received by the public and celebrated by the media.
Today the
book Sugar Blues acts as a motivation factor to avoid sugar for
many people and has helped them to avoid the side effects of sugar as
well. The book elaborates on the fact that sugar use has invaded itself
into the culture of food. In the book, William Dufty details about
the long history of sugar usage and its influence on society. It is an
interesting narration, which also acts as a real eye opener. Most of
people have a misconception that sugar is the substitute of
carbohydrates and performs the function of carbohydrates. The book tries
to detail the consumption pattern of sugar and points out that refined
sugar does not have any role, other than to harm the body. The author is
also bold enough to say that refined sugar harnesses minerals such as
calcium for its metabolism, which is a threat to the normal functioning
of the teeth and bones.
William
Dufty promoted the book, Sugar Blues with the help of renowned
Hollywood actress, Gloria Swanson. The suggestion of a sugar free diet
and the demonstration of its utility have helped to increase the
popularity of the book. William Dufty has substantiated that the sugar
free diet can even help to rescue one from pre-existing sugar
problems and advocates that it could save one from various dangerous
illnesses. The only drawback mentioned about the book is the lack of a
solid scientific background. The book fails to distinguish between the
types of diabetes and the reason behind its occurrence. However this has
not affected the pleasure of reading of the book. It is certain that
Sugar Blues will be a motivating factor for serious readers, who
want to rescue themselves from the ill effects of sugar and to stop with
the consumption of sugar.
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