A NEW book by Queensland dietitian and physiologist, Yvonne Webb, explores sugar and the important role it plays in the everyday life of animals and plants on our planet, specifically humans.
For Goodness’ Sake, Let’s Talk Sugar discusses food behaviours around food intake and weight control, and the importance of sugars and other carbohydrates in the diet and their central role in control and maintaining the equilibrium of both the individual and the earth.
The book takes a practical approach to food preparation and good food choice. It includes topics such as:
– how taste buds work
– ending the confusion about energy and calories/kilojoules
– reading and interpreting food labels
– words that indicate a food contains sugar
– the surprising role of leftovers for weight control
– choosing recipes that match a lifestyle
– breakfast or no breakfast
Yvonne said she realised a book needed to be written on these topics when people visiting her clinic needed help with the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of managing their weight, particularly newly diagnosed diabetics.
“Some were quite traumatised by the misinformation around sugar,” she said.