The authors describe how sugar stimulates insulin production, which inhibits individuals' abilities to lose weight. Includes tips on how to reduce sugar in the diet and includes recipes.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-255) and index.

Brief history of refined sugar -- Myths -- Digestion and metabolism -- Insulin -- Why sugar busters! Works for diabetics -- Hypoglycemia -- Diet and the cardiovascular system -- Women and weight loss -- Diet concept -- Acceptable foods and substitutes -- Eating patterns -- Conclusion -- Fourteen-day meal plan -- Sugar busters! Recipes -- Great New Orleans restaurants do sugar busters!