( 9 reviews )
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Posted: May 30 2009
The author used a lot of words but didn't seem to say a whole lot....while I'm with her on sugar being bad, she doesn't give many reasons as to how or why it's bad. I think it would have been helpful to have some of the statistics I have read in other books about the toll it takes on your health. Basically the book says to very gradually phase out sugar and give your kids lots of protein, which is another problem I have. It puts an unbalanced emphasis on protein needs. She recommends some foods that aren't healthy in the sake of getting protein in (is she aware of some of the health issues associated with too much protein?). Protein shouldn't be the focus, it should be healthy eating with no sugar. I was very disappointed overall with the whole thing and it was rather a waste of time reading it.
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Posted: Mar 30 2009
This book has been a Godsend to us. My 13 year old daughter is a high performing athlete who has apparently been a sugar addict for many years without our knowing it. I wish I had figured this out years ago! Apparently, she is not only a sugar addict, but one step further: reactive hypoglycemic. Which means that during all her sporting events, pumping her with sports drinks is the exact opposite of what she needs. She caught on to the fact that she was feeling better and performing better within a week or two and is now quite conscious of of her need to eat protein when she has sugar, and is cutting back on the excess sugar, saving it for when she wants a treat. Thank you Kathleen!!!
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Posted: Jan 23 2009
THIS BOOK IS GREAT! IF YOU HAVE A CHILD THAT IS HYPERACTIVE, IT IS MOST PROBABLY THE SUGAR! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRYING WHAT THIS BOOK SUGGESTS BEFORE GIVING ANY CHILD MEDICATION. MY DAUGHTER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD AND SHE IS ON THIS DIET NOW AND IS COMPLETELY FINE! MAJOR ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT....IT REALLY WAS THE SUGAR! ....HAPPY MOM
