For many who suffer mood swings or depression, or who frequently feel bloated or exhausted, the problem lies with their body chemistry. The author offers a nutritional plan designed to maintain the correct balance between seratonin, beta-endorphin and blood sugar.
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Sugar sensitivity is not a syndrome that many of us would commonly consider having, but in fact it could be the cause of our everyday feelings. For example, one day we may feel confident while other times we may feel this confidence has slipped away--but for no apparent reason. The answer to these unexplained feelings could be that you are sugar sensitive. The author defines sugar sensitivity as "the body chemistry responding to sugars and certain carbohydrates differently than the next person." She continues: "This biochemical difference can have a huge effect on our moods and behaviour--how you feel is linked to what you eat and when you eat it." Potatoes not Prozac: a Natural Seven-Day Plan to Control Depression, Food Cravings and Weight Gain will help you discover whether you are sugar sensitive and if you are it provides a step-by-step dietary plan to maintain your blood sugar levels. Being sugar sensitive can also be another reason why you cannot lose weight or fight depression, according to DesMaisons. This book is fascinating as the author brings in her own experiences. It is an easy guide, providing background on the ups and downs of your blood sugar, and includes a user-friendly and detailed questionnaire for readers to discover whether they suffer from this treatable syndrome. The book then takes the reader through the first steps on the road to maintaining a suitable blood-sugar level and shows ways to keep on the right track and live a healthy and balanced lifestyle. This book shows that healthy living is all about simple changes which can make big differences in the way we feel about ourselves. Those wishing to read further around the effects of food on the body could also consider Dr John Briffa's Food for Health. --Louise Coyle
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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After reading Potatoes not Prozac I feel as if I have gained answers to questions I dared not ask. If, like me you are constantly tempted by sweet or starchy foods or are prone to binging you too could be sugar sensitive. Don't be put off by the title - this book is extremely informative while not trying to force certain diet regimes onto you. It simply gives you the facts and a guide of how to change your eating habits accordingly.
67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By Piewacket
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I read Kathleen Des Maisons first edition of PnP two years ago when I was looking for help with lethargy and mild depression. The book had been given to me by a friend some time before and I had sighed and added it to my already groaning bookshelves full of self help tomes.
I had also just been diagnosed with reactive psoriasis on my hands, feet, knees and elbows and told by two different consultants that diet alone could not help and cortisone creams were the only way forward. An alternative practitioner suggested that candida related problems were often at the root of psoriasis so, looking for a way to get my sweet tooth under control I picked up the book again.
I felt a bit daunted when I realized that eliminating sugar might be necessary but the first chapters of the book were describing my life so I began the first step out of desperation and with rather a lot of scepticism.
After only a couple of weeks on the first steps of the program I found I was sleeping through the night for the first time in about twelve years and much to my astonishment the psoriasis on my feet and knees began to clear. Although my hands were still very cracked the fissures were nowhere near as deep and no longer bleeding and my elbows also improved.
The science in this new edition hasn't fundamentally changed but Dr. Des Maisons has developed her self help program and her website and uses a lot of her ever expanding experience to make this new work even easier to follow and read.
Two years down the line my hands are also clear and any small sign of soreness usually means I have slipped a bit on the program. I find it surprisingly easy to follow and the cumulative effect of feeling so much better and losing my desire to binge on sugary foods has kept me on track.
As an added bonus I am clearer headed and more energetic at 58 than I was at 28 !
I had also just been diagnosed with reactive psoriasis on my hands, feet, knees and elbows and told by two different consultants that diet alone could not help and cortisone creams were the only way forward. An alternative practitioner suggested that candida related problems were often at the root of psoriasis so, looking for a way to get my sweet tooth under control I picked up the book again.
I felt a bit daunted when I realized that eliminating sugar might be necessary but the first chapters of the book were describing my life so I began the first step out of desperation and with rather a lot of scepticism.
After only a couple of weeks on the first steps of the program I found I was sleeping through the night for the first time in about twelve years and much to my astonishment the psoriasis on my feet and knees began to clear. Although my hands were still very cracked the fissures were nowhere near as deep and no longer bleeding and my elbows also improved.
The science in this new edition hasn't fundamentally changed but Dr. Des Maisons has developed her self help program and her website and uses a lot of her ever expanding experience to make this new work even easier to follow and read.
Two years down the line my hands are also clear and any small sign of soreness usually means I have slipped a bit on the program. I find it surprisingly easy to follow and the cumulative effect of feeling so much better and losing my desire to binge on sugary foods has kept me on track.
As an added bonus I am clearer headed and more energetic at 58 than I was at 28 !
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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this book is absolutely fantastic
full of eyeopening useful information and explains so much
this info should be available on a much wider scale
i suffered for years with these symptoms beating my self up and feeling a failure
i just wish my doctor knew about this, then i would have made my recovery so much sooner
full of eyeopening useful information and explains so much
this info should be available on a much wider scale
i suffered for years with these symptoms beating my self up and feeling a failure
i just wish my doctor knew about this, then i would have made my recovery so much sooner
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The Book condition is exactly as described. I Would recomend it to anyone and would buy again. Thank you verymuch
Published 23 days ago by filipa m ferreira
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Very simple explanations - great book
This book helps you understand why you feel so down. Gives interesting solutions if you can make the adjustments to your life.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Jl Pamment
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A Must for Sugar Sensative People
I found this book truly useful to control my appetite. And to understand how to stabilize my blood sugar . If I am hungry before I go to bed I now eat a sweet potato. Read more
Published 2 months ago by W. C. Runyon
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not for me
this plan was not at all suitable for me and came across as a little too complicated - I apprecaite that everyone needs to make an effort and make changes in their lifestyle to see... Read more
Published 2 months ago by quietmouse
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Life changing
I bought a previous edition in 2007 and it has simply changed my life. I had previously had recurrent depression, was aware that I was 'eating the wrong things', but felt... Read more
Published 4 months ago by F. Jack
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It's okay
Interesting reading but nothing that has radically helped, also have the kindle version which is easier to read and review.
Published 5 months ago by Dickens
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Average read
I expected more. Didn't feel I learned something new. I already knew a lot of the information that was in the book.
Published 5 months ago by Helen
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Brilliant Book
I coudn't put this book down. Kathleen Desmaisons is a lovely lady who gives a lot of personal support to people who use her programme to overcome addiction to sugar, drink... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Richards
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a good idea, but...
I bought this looking for a way to control my anxiety and depression without medication. I have heard of food affecting mood before and thought this might work for me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by bookworm
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The Myth of the Potato Cure
Before I get to my main issue with this book it needs to be stated that KDM is probably morbidly obese. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Barry Bunn
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