Sugar Busters! Quick & Easy Cookbook

Sugar Busters isn't a popular diet currently,but it was 20 years ago. I've tried Atkins, and most recently, a keto diet, and Sugar Busters is the only one that's do-able for ME. I've lost 29 pounds in 3 months. I was unable on keto and Atkins as I couldn't have carbs the kind of carbs I enjoy. This way of eating, not a diet actually, is similar to a Mediterranean diet and it's very simple to follow. However, slip-ups will really set you back in your weight loss efforts. I know. I cheated with a couple of non-allowable foods and I paid for it with no weight loss for a couple weeks...and then it was hard to turn off the appetite again.I know in the latest book from 2003, the allowed sugar grams were increased from the original diet of 3 grams or less per serving...to what is it now? maybe 5 or 6 grams. I didn't do so well on the higher grams, so I switched back to 3 grams of sugar. Or less. Another trick I learned: The first 3 days are the hardest as far as sugar withdrawal. It's better to eat some extra Triscuits than fall victim to cheating with something not allowed.Here's an example of what I eat.Breakfast: Triscuits with Smucker's natural crunchy peanut butterLunch: A burger and green beans or a burger with a salad and Paul Newman Olive Oil & Vinegar dressingDinner: Small amount of 100% whole wheat pasta (NOTHING with ENRICHED wheat) with my own homemade spaghetti sauce made of crushed tomatoes and lots of herbs and a little parmesan cheese, and another saladDessert: Most of the time an apple with peanut butter, occasionally 1/2 cup of no sugar added ice cream. I found by eating too much ice cream, I did have a few stalls.No weighing, no measuring, just fill your plate but don't mound anything up high.After the first 3 days you WILL lose your appetite. Don't eat just to be eating or just because "it's time". Only eat when you're hungry.Do not cheat, not one bite of anything you aren't supposed to have. Believe me, I know how hard it is to get back on the wagon.I prefer this original version to the newer version:  Sugar Busters! Cut Sugar to Trim Fat ....but if you want to save money, this cookbook gives a small introduction to Sugar Busters in the front before it gets to the recipe section.But Wait!!! I highly recommend this book; it has TONS of low glycemic recipes and are even better than what you'd find in the Sugar Busters Cookbook (if you're lucky enough to find this in print at a cheap price). Sugarfree Quick & Easy

Had a sugar buster book years ago and lived it. Gave it away and bought this one. Not impressed with the recipes, which is why I bought it, but I’m not a very “exotic” eater. I dont do seafood, brussell sprouts, cauliflower, tofu or yogurt ( not that this book has all of these). May be great for people with different tastes than mine.

Like a previous reviewer, I too, was diagnosed with cancer some 15 years ago, At the time I was on the Sugar Busters diet plan, but lost heart after my cancer therapy and went back to my old eating habits. As a result, my cholesterol soared, I gained 70 pounds, was pre diabetic and could hardly get out of my recliner. Aside from my cancer my wife followed the same path and gained 30 pounds. About nine months ago I dusted off my Sugar Busters books and started anew. With Sugar buster and daily exercise (biking and swimming) I have lost 51 pounds, have energy to burn and really enjoy alternating cooking chores with my wife, who, by the way, has lost 24 pounds. For those who doubt the plan, take heart. once you become familiar with your shopping needs, brands to buy and tricks of the trade, you'd be surprised how healthy this plan is. Remember: everything in moderation, portion control, avoid the bad carbs, and exercise. I plan to stay the course with Sugar Busters for my remaining years. This from a 78 year-old man who has a second chance at life.

I have never been on a diet my life, but I was up to 198 lb, which is way over my comfortable weight and around 165 to 175. My doctor recommended this plan because my blood sugar was slightly elevated. I have not stuck to it religiously, but have been faithful to the basics of the plan. I am now down to 174 pounds and feel good in my skin again. It really wasn't that difficult and has basically led me to a simple lifestyle change. I still eat the occasional cake and cookies and it seems to be just fine. I highly recommend this plan as an easy way to lose weight and keep it off. Oh and by the way I have not even started to exercise yet. Maybe I can turn this weight loss into some muscle gain eventually. I am over 50, approaching 60.

I thought this book would give more than simple recipes without sugar. Information on alternatives and methods to adjust current recipes to taste and cook the same as before taking out the white sugar. It is a bit too simplistic.

I enjoyed the original Sugar Busters Book, which led me to purchase this one. I loved the recipes in the first one. I like the recipes in this one. Overall, a great book for anyone interested in eating healthy, cutting down on simple fat gaining carbohydrates and sugars. The recipes are varied, many and for the most part simple to make.

My husband lost 18 lbs following 'The Sugar Busters' plan within 6 weeks! However the recipes in this book are very limited, as it mainly contains the theory of the plan. Being motivated by the result, I looked for a cook book relevant to the plan and found this one. This cook book features recipes that, while healthful, savory and filling, can be prepared quickly. It contains The Glycemic Index, and the menus are divided in 3 sections, starting from breakfast, lunch and dinner with alot of recipe alternatives. I recommend this book even to those who doesn't even concern about their weights.

I ordered this to complement the Sugar Busters! book which also contains a few recipes. I'm hooked on the book. I have tried many recipes from the book now and can see using the Sugar Busters! concept and this recipe book as a life changer. Once you use the recipes you can begin to see how to change some of your favorites to fit in too. Or maybe some favorites are included in the book! Some of the recipes are so simple that I wish I'd discovered this years ago. It would have saved me years of sugar (diabetes) ups and downs...

Enjoyed the information and have been able to incorporate some in daily menus.My choice was good and recommend this book

condones the use of artificial sweeteners so I will never use it1