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I really liked the idea of the book but I found the numerous case studies too much. There were lots of them and they were very detailed which often took away from the book. I would also have liked more of the science behind Molly's ideas.

I found this book difficult to read as felt it flitted around a lot. Unfortunately it seemed very focused on that which it was preaching not to be - another diet culture book. Some of the tips were helpful but would have liked a bit more science behind the process.

Interesting read. Hoping I can follow some of the advice given . Sugar is an addiction and so difficult to cut down on or give up.

Breaking up with Sugar is an interesting book if you are on a beginning journey in giving up sugar and flour, though only if it's listed as the first four ingredients! Complicated right?

There are a number of case studies and the author talks for a long time of her own long battle with sugar. The plan is over 66 days, chosen so it becomes a habit. It is recommended that you eat every 3-4 1/2 hours and become a planner. It explains that not all carbs are equal and that you should be calorie conscious not calorie counting.

It gives suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack, which is generally broken into protein, fat, carbs, veggies. Appendix B at 79% of the way through the book then provides more detail on actual recipes. It mentions Ezekiel bread or wraps but this is not something I have come across in the British shops.

Whilst it's an interesting book, it does go on rather to long with the case studies and the recipes have no pictures nor are they laid out well enough to follow. I guess overall this sounds much like a low carb diet where the emphasis is on eating protein and goods fats, but with loads of case studies.

I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.

I’m not sure about this - I found it difficult to follow, not very easy to read or understand
I am very familiar with the “no sugar” idea/diet but this didn’t explain the science- unfortunately it comes over as faddy, preachy & trendy-without-substance,
It could be good but misses the mark

A fascinating alternative diet book. I don't know that I'm entirely sold on Carmel's methods and practices but after the excesses of Christmas it feels like a good time to cut back and think about our dependence on sugar.