4.25/5
Author: William Dufty
Publication Date: Mar 17, 1986
Formats: PDF,Mass Market Paperback,Hardcover,Paperback
Rating: 4.25/5 out of 2086
Publisher: Grand Central Life
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Aug 24, 2010
I would really only recommend this book to someone interested in the history of sugar's refinement and its integration into societies. For that, this book is excellent (or at least appears to be - more on that shortly). Beyond a history lesson though, it falls seriously short. The author is clearly a fanatic, as evidenced by his blaming everything from mental illnesses to the Bubonic plague to freckles on sugar consumption.Jun 14, 2014
This book was first published in 1975. And if one wants to know the gist of what it tries to convey all he has to to is to turn to pages 59 to 60 thereof where the author quotes an even older work, that of the Japanese natural healer named Sakurazawa who, in his work entitled "You Are All Sanpaku" said:Feb 28, 2013
This book changed my LIFE! I was seriously addicted to sugar, like the little girl in that John Waters film with the dark circles under her eyes, only into adulthood. Would drown my sorrows in half a batch of brownie mix, then wonder why I was even more depressed. Quitting cane sugar (and HFCS) was one of the best things I've ever done. I had to stop completely for a few months, then found that if I ate something with sugar I'd want more, the craving would come back as surely as it does for any This book changed my LIFE! I was seriously addicted to sugar, like the little girl in that John Waters film with the dark circles under her eyes, only into adulthood. Would drown my sorrows in half a batch of brownie mix, then wonder why I was even more depressed. Quitting cane sugar (and HFCS) was one of the best things I've ever done. I had to stop completely for a few months, then found that if I ate something with sugar I'd want more, the craving would come back as surely as it does for any addict.Oct 02, 2008
This is a revolutionary book and by that, I mean it is a book for revolutionaries. Completely over the top, way off the deep end, and so far out there that only a person pre-convinced of its premise (refined sugar is the root of all evil in the world, throughout history) can take it seriously. I am one of those people. I love, love, love this book and will probably read it ten more times before I die, but seriously, it's completely insane and actually does trace the evils in the world through This is a revolutionary book and by that, I mean it is a book for revolutionaries. Completely over the top, way off the deep end, and so far out there that only a person pre-convinced of its premise (refined sugar is the root of all evil in the world, throughout history) can take it seriously. I am one of those people. I love, love, love this book and will probably read it ten more times before I die, but seriously, it's completely insane and actually does trace the evils in the world through sugar's introduction into civilization. Unless you are furious with sugar, do not read this book. ...moreNov 20, 2010
This book, written in 1975, gives a historical, social, and nutritional survey of sugar, and concludes that it is one of the most unhealthy and pernicious substances around. It's written in a conversational style not out of place for the mid-70s, but that doesn't mean it is without rigor. While Duffy's breezy style initially made me think this was merely pop-culture fare, 35 years of trends since he published it only reinforce what he was saying. My own research also confirms his facts.Oct 12, 2009
Dufty's sprawling, inflammatory writ of a rant is disorganized and preachy, with a colloquial tone, liberal manipulation of fact, and touch of fanaticism that tempts the reader to dismiss it entirely.Dec 31, 2011
I wasn't sure if this book would have much new info for me, since it's from the early 80's, but it's actually really great. It's an very informative history of sugar: how the sugar industry increased the slave trade; how no one had cavities in all these traditional cultures that lived off plants and meats and milk, until sugar was introduced into their world; how abundant cavities are in the most sugar-laden cultures; how everything else gets the blame for disease but when any scientists point I wasn't sure if this book would have much new info for me, since it's from the early 80's, but it's actually really great. It's an very informative history of sugar: how the sugar industry increased the slave trade; how no one had cavities in all these traditional cultures that lived off plants and meats and milk, until sugar was introduced into their world; how abundant cavities are in the most sugar-laden cultures; how everything else gets the blame for disease but when any scientists point the finger at sugar they pretty much get ignored. Run on sentence? The book might have a few as well, but still, it's very valuable and made me realize that sugar is probably the major health culprit in my diet. Somehow my definition of "whole foods" always included plenty of sugar (in homemade whole grain cookies, etc) but I've learned that whole fruits are the best way to consume sugar, and I should stick to that whenever possible. Refined stuff wreaks havoc on our systems. ...moreJan 17, 2016
I can't recommend this book enough if you suffer from a chronic health ailment of any kind. While the language is a bit dated (he wrote this in 1975), the overall message endures. People abuse sugar, and sugar can lead to many chronic or fatal illnesses that are 100% avoidable, and reversible.Sep 17, 2009
This book basically outlines the history of sugar and some roles it is thought to have played in some fairly significant historical events. I would classify it more as historical than nutritional. If you are wanting to cut back or eliminate sugar but are lacking the motivation...this book will do it. For me, I personally find that I am much more emotionally stable if I stay away from the stuff...so this book has helped strengthen my resolve.Aug 19, 2008
This is one man’s saga to explain every single feature about sugar that ought to ensure you never touch the stuff again. It would seem that a whole slew of the world’s problems can be traced to one source of strife: sugar. It is the cheapest fuel to pick up the white man’s burden. Because it is manufactured in such a way that provides an abundant amount of caloric energy for little cost, and its services as a refined crop have so much use in preservation of food—it would seem to be a miracle. This is one man’s saga to explain every single feature about sugar that ought to ensure you never touch the stuff again. It would seem that a whole slew of the world’s problems can be traced to one source of strife: sugar. It is the cheapest fuel to pick up the white man’s burden. Because it is manufactured in such a way that provides an abundant amount of caloric energy for little cost, and its services as a refined crop have so much use in preservation of food—it would seem to be a miracle. Except, according to William Dufty, sugar carries the weight of an insurmountable depth of problems; as well as a corrupt and all but invincible industry driving its projective uses into the future of our dumb, prediabetic world.Sep 03, 2013
Fairly well written, at times eloquent, thought-provoking throughout. Some of his "facts" have since been disproven but none are sufficiently germane as to compromise his greater argument. He does make some overly bold and often outright tenuous assertions, but as they invite further discussion they can still be deemed appropriate to have been included at the time this was written. He does commit an absolutely atrocious butchery of Foucault in his analysis of mental illness, or the history Fairly well written, at times eloquent, thought-provoking throughout. Some of his "facts" have since been disproven but none are sufficiently germane as to compromise his greater argument. He does make some overly bold and often outright tenuous assertions, but as they invite further discussion they can still be deemed appropriate to have been included at the time this was written. He does commit an absolutely atrocious butchery of Foucault in his analysis of mental illness, or the history thereof, but again this does not compromise the general point he makes.May 15, 2009
This was a bizarre exercise in viewing the entirety of history through a random lens. In this case the writer explains that everything from the fall of entire empires to schizophrenia were all caused by sugar. I would say it's worth reading, though, if only cause it's always good to be reminded: sugar bad. Healthy stuff good. The end.Mar 14, 2018
I didn't finish this book, but I am so done. This book is old, the science is old, and most of the "facts" come off as urban myth. The book goes so far as to blame mental illness, learning disabilities, and "emotional disturbances" on "the obvious inability of the human system to handle the stress of sugar dependency".Jun 24, 2009
This book is fueling my fight. It basically says that sugar is responsible for every personal physical or emotional problem in the U.S. I am sold. Some memorable quotes:Jan 14, 2012
D-Jun 03, 2018
1 star because the book rests on the pillars of pseudo science. Another star because I want to believe it.Mar 05, 2017
A more accurate title for this book would have been "History of sugar and is myths". Lots of interesting historical data but very little on the everyday applications of removing sugar from your diet. It's all common sense though, so if you flip through the pages, you can find some relevant information.Oct 14, 2009
Such an interesting book about the history of sugar, the effects of sugar on the body, and why we should just stop eating it. It's funny, cause I've already been on my way to doing so cause I started noticing I didn't like how I felt after I ate sugar (and the more I went without it, the worse effects there would be). Still, this motivates me to be even more thorough with my sugar avoidance. I'm grateful for natural sugar substitutes, that's for sure!May 14, 2013
Even though this book was written 40 years ago, much of what the author discusses in his book is just as pertinent today as it was then, if not more. In William Dufty's Sugar Blues, the author goes to great length to discuss the history of sugar and how such a seemingly innocent substance could bring about so much damage. This book is really a wake up call for a lot of people who think that weight gain is simply a matter of gaining pounds instead of a symptom of greater problems that are going Even though this book was written 40 years ago, much of what the author discusses in his book is just as pertinent today as it was then, if not more. In William Dufty's Sugar Blues, the author goes to great length to discuss the history of sugar and how such a seemingly innocent substance could bring about so much damage. This book is really a wake up call for a lot of people who think that weight gain is simply a matter of gaining pounds instead of a symptom of greater problems that are going on in the body. Although the author's views sometimes seem extreme, the logic and science is inescapably true. This book has proven to be an invaluable asset to me, and I plan to share it with other people. ...moreFeb 04, 2009
I can say after I read the book I went off sugar and took my family off sugar for a year. It was the best year of our lives. Some of my children were too young to remember but the older two do and give me a bad time about it but they do say it was a good year. they first thought I was crazy but as adults they try to avoid sugar as much as they can.They feel better when they do avoid sugar. It helps my husband's and my health as we try to avoid it. There is samething to the theory about eating I can say after I read the book I went off sugar and took my family off sugar for a year. It was the best year of our lives. Some of my children were too young to remember but the older two do and give me a bad time about it but they do say it was a good year. they first thought I was crazy but as adults they try to avoid sugar as much as they can.They feel better when they do avoid sugar. It helps my husband's and my health as we try to avoid it. There is samething to the theory about eating sugar. I appreciate this book and the way he presented it. I wasn't led to feel he had any purpose other than to show us how sugar affects our bodies. ...moreMay 27, 2012
First published in the 70s, this book has even more relevance today. Dufty provides a comprehensive look at sugar by tracing its effects on various civilizations--addiction, exploitation, illness, among others. His statistics are shocking, and 40 years later, far worse. A real incentive to get off of sugar. Lots of information, often presented with amusing sarcasm.Sep 30, 2017
A book about the trajectory of sugar in its way to our mouths. Because of its addictive potential and consequently political interests, this substance, that has little from its original plant, made its way to most industrialized products we eat. From ketchup to oatmeal, it is everywhere, regardless of all the negative impacts on our health.Aug 15, 2018
Informative. Learned a lot about sugar and actually, I changed my entire eating plan after reading this book. Not right away, but still. As of now, I do not consume sugar at all anymore. None. Nada.Jan 18, 2018
Lots of fascinating historical and health facts. After reading the book, I feel helpless about the process sugar deal. It's not like I go off having a hundred of tablespoon of refined sugar a day. I try to eat healthy on a budget. This past week I looked in the content area and it's amazing how much man-made sugar is in many kinds of food. On the positive side, I'm not much a coffee drinker so I don't have a lot of cream or just sugar and milk in my daily diet. It's occasionally I drink coffee Lots of fascinating historical and health facts. After reading the book, I feel helpless about the process sugar deal. It's not like I go off having a hundred of tablespoon of refined sugar a day. I try to eat healthy on a budget. This past week I looked in the content area and it's amazing how much man-made sugar is in many kinds of food. On the positive side, I'm not much a coffee drinker so I don't have a lot of cream or just sugar and milk in my daily diet. It's occasionally I drink coffee and I do need something with it; I can't drink straight black coffee. I'm not a fan of very bitter drinks and food. ...moreJun 12, 2019
I read this book over 25 years ago and it was a fascinating read it truly explains the addictive qualities of sugar and how long we have known about it damaging affects on our bodies. This book is a timeless must read especially for those struggling with sugar addiction. Duffy describes we what now know as the chemical affects of sugar on the brainTake your time and choose the perfect book.
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