Pure, White and Deadly, John Yudkin
Pure, White and Deadly, John Yudkin
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Pure, White and Deadly
How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It

Author: John Yudkin

Narrator: Chris MacDonnell

Unabridged: 9 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2018

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help


Synopsis

Sugar. It is killing us.

Why do we eat so much of it?

What are its hidden dangers?

In 1972, when British scientist John Yudkin first proved that sugar was bad for our health, he was ignored by the majority of the medical profession and rubbished by the food industry.

We should have heeded his warning.

Today, one in four adults in the UK are overweight.
There is an epidemic of obese six-month-olds around the globe.
Sugar consumption has tripled since the Second World War.

Using everyday language and a range of scientific evidence, Professor Yudkin explores the ins and out of sugar, from the different types – is brown sugar really better than white? – to how it is hidden inside our everyday foods and how it is damaging our health.

Brought up to date by childhood obesity expert Dr Robert Lustig MD, his classic exposé on the hidden dangers of sugar is essential reading for anyone interested in their health, the health of their children and the health of modern society.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Luffy Sempai on August 11, 2020

Such is the force behind the concept of sugar being harmful that this book embodies, that I have given up sugar instantly. This may be a fad. So, just to make sure I go on losing weight, I decided to read Pure, White, and Deadly, over and over again. The last chapter shows a pockmarked battlefield wh......more

Goodreads review by Liz on August 27, 2013

I read this book in 1972 when it first came out. I wish that I had remembered it and stayed away from sugar. Now i have read it again and i recommend it to anyone who values their health. Yudkin believed, based on research and observation, that it is sugar not fat which causes coronary artery diseas......more

Goodreads review by Meaghan on September 26, 2012

This is one of the best, most interesting, educational books I have read in a long time. It was out of my comfort zone. Besides teaching me a bit about sugar and nutrition, it also taught me a bit about the influences of politics. An area I have struggled to understand, and show an interest. I have......more

Goodreads review by Justin on January 22, 2013

"Yeah, the old white train costs a lot to ride Your heart, your soul and even your pride Damn sure forever, it'll freeze your brain So take a little advice, stay away from the old white train Take a little advice, stay away from the old white train." - Mark E. Smith We watch Mad Men, and see Betty dropp......more

Goodreads review by Marion on December 28, 2012

Step away from the sugar bowl now....very interesting and a bit sobering, glad I've not much of a sweet tooth..........more