Why Diets Fail ($24.99, 240 pp) by Nicole M. Avena, Ph.D. and John R. Talbott, explains the science on how to recognize a sugar addiction, how to end sugar cravings and lose weight to get healthy. The pitfalls of conventional diets are discussed, as well. Included is a sugar equivalency table that ranks sugar content in hundreds of common foods.

Ten Speed Press, 6001 Shellmound St., 4th Fl, Emeryvilla, CA 94608, www.tenspeedpress.com

 

Published in WholeFoods Magazine Online (3/17/14)