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Mar 13, 2010 Kendra rated it really liked it

I practically inhaled this book in search of a cure for my fat post-pregnancy belly. The book started off with interesting information about how awful sugar is for our bodies and how it causes belly fat. The "cure" is really simple. Eat only 15 grams of sugar and 120 grams of complex carbohydrates a day and you are guaranteed to lose 4-9 pounds a week. I believe it will work but 15 grams of sugar a day is nearly impossible for me, especially when a half cup of my favorite ice cream has more than I practically inhaled this book in search of a cure for my fat post-pregnancy belly. The book started off with interesting information about how awful sugar is for our bodies and how it causes belly fat. The "cure" is really simple. Eat only 15 grams of sugar and 120 grams of complex carbohydrates a day and you are guaranteed to lose 4-9 pounds a week. I believe it will work but 15 grams of sugar a day is nearly impossible for me, especially when a half cup of my favorite ice cream has more than 15 grams and because I'm a major sugar addict.

The author suggests using stevia (an herb-based sweetener) or sugar alcohol substitutions (xylitol, malitol, erythritol) but to stay away from alternative sweeteners like saccharin (Sweet 'N Low), aspartame (Equal and NutraSweet) sucralose (Splenda), high fructose corn syrup, and agave nectar. Sugar alcohols are not a sugar and not an alcohol. They are actually a type of carbohydrate that our bodies can't completely absorb so they don't affect our blood sugar. I'm a little leery of them because they sound too good to be true, plus they taste nasty. I'm sure in a few years we'll hear about how they cause cancer.

At first I was all gung ho and thought, "I can do this." I bought xylitol syrup and xylitol jam and a bag of xylitol sugar. Then I made a pancake recipe from the book with xylitol and soy flour. I put xylitol syrup on it and about threw up from the disgusting taste of xylitol. I think stevia tastes gross too. I couldn't even drink milk to wash it down because it has too much sugar (12 grams in a cup). So I tried to drink some almond milk which is a weak substitution. And then an orange sounded really good, but even that had too much sugar (9 grams). After just one meal, I decided I'd had enough of this crazy diet and consoled myself with some cookies. So this "cure" is too extreme for me but it did educate me on how bad sugar is for our bodies. So instead of crazily trying to limit my sugar intake to 15 grams of sugar a day, I'll just cut down on sugary foods like ice cream and cookies and eat more whole grains, which will be a definite improvement to my diet. I'm just not willing to cut out milk and fruit and eat xylitol.

Most of the book is healthy recipes that are low in sugar and carbs. The pancake recipe was awful but I did try some of the other recipes that were actually pretty good. The book also has pictures of several substitutions for sugary, high carb food and a helpful list of the amount of sugar and carbohydrates many foods have. I can't commit to this insanity, but I did enjoy learning about evil sugar and the horrible things it does to our body and getting ideas for eating healthier.

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Mar 26, 2010 Brett De rated it it was amazing

This diet really does work, in kind of an insanely quick way. Good luck living on 15g of sugar a day for more than a week or two, but if you need to lose weight fast, this diet does the trick. I was astounded (I originally wrote "It freaked my shit out," which is probably more accurate) to see how much weight I lost in two weeks. Note, though, that I did combine that with exercise, despite his claim you don't have to exercise. And, like I said, you'd have to be a lot more disciplined than I am t This diet really does work, in kind of an insanely quick way. Good luck living on 15g of sugar a day for more than a week or two, but if you need to lose weight fast, this diet does the trick. I was astounded (I originally wrote "It freaked my shit out," which is probably more accurate) to see how much weight I lost in two weeks. Note, though, that I did combine that with exercise, despite his claim you don't have to exercise. And, like I said, you'd have to be a lot more disciplined than I am to keep to this diet for very long. But I needed to shed several pounds before a beach trip, and this diet really did do the trick. ...more

My husband and I have been regulating our sugar/carb intake after reading this book. It's amazing how sugar is in everything! What's even more amazing is how our sugar cravings are starting to disappear, and we are satisifed longer between meals. We both discussed the other day how we would not have believed it if someone else told us our desire for sugar would be lessened and we would not starve by eating this way. Only by trying it have we seen success with weight loss and not being hungry all My husband and I have been regulating our sugar/carb intake after reading this book. It's amazing how sugar is in everything! What's even more amazing is how our sugar cravings are starting to disappear, and we are satisifed longer between meals. We both discussed the other day how we would not have believed it if someone else told us our desire for sugar would be lessened and we would not starve by eating this way. Only by trying it have we seen success with weight loss and not being hungry all the time. We both lost 3-4 pounds our first five days on the plan. But the benefit of not craving bad foods is the real reason I am enjoying this way of eating. Weight loss is a bonus. ...more

May 18, 2010 Blog on Books rated it it was amazing

Jorge Cruise is a cottage industry waiting to happen, or perhaps is happening as we speak. His top selling books ('8 Minutes in the Morning,' ' The 3 Hour Diet Cookbook') combined with his many appearances on shows like Oprah, The View, Good Morning America and others have made him the go-to guy for systematic weight loss for those he calls "too tired to diet or exercise."

His latest book, 'The Belly Fat Cure' is a spiral-bound food substitution guide illustrating (and we do mean illustrating) ho

Jorge Cruise is a cottage industry waiting to happen, or perhaps is happening as we speak. His top selling books ('8 Minutes in the Morning,' ' The 3 Hour Diet Cookbook') combined with his many appearances on shows like Oprah, The View, Good Morning America and others have made him the go-to guy for systematic weight loss for those he calls "too tired to diet or exercise."

His latest book, 'The Belly Fat Cure' is a spiral-bound food substitution guide illustrating (and we do mean illustrating) how to avoid foods high in fat and sugar content and replacing them with equally tasty meals comprised of completely similar foods minus the carbs. (Much like his competitor, David Zinczenko and his popular 'Eat This, Not That' series of books.)

In this book, Cruise could not make it clearer or easier as to how to go about cutting the carbs through a series of recipes designed to help you drop 'four to nine pounds a week.' Every possible meal is covered and there are no fun tastes left out – just top name ingredients (or fast food fare) that are loaded with sugars and fats that keep one's middle indefinitely rotund.

Cruise has compiled recipes that duplicate the taste of everything from Starbucks Mocha Frappuccinos to Papa John's Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza to Carl's Jr.'s Guacamole Bacon Six Dollar Burger, yet still maintaining a substitution of ingredients (right down to the bacon!) to give food-lovers their every last taste. In addition, Cruise assembles a list (complete with pictures) of what to buy and what to avoid at the grocery store in categories ranging from breads to sauces to breakfast cereals that can all make the difference between being fat vs. lean.

Numerous testimonials give backup to the success that Cruise's techniques have had on average, everyday people in this must have kitchen guide to how to lose the weight quickly and easily. With the photos and recipes already prepared for you, the only one you know have to blame after knowing this, is yourself.

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This is basically a recipe book with the first few chapters describing why too much sugar and carbs wreck your system (I already knew about this from other books, so this was really nothing new.....).

The gist of it is this. You eat no more than 15 g of sugar a day and no more than 6 units of carbs.

0-4 carb grams = not counted
5-20 carb g = 1 serving / unit
21-40 carb g = 2 servings / units
41-60 carb g = 3 servings / units

The book in a nutshell!

Nov 09, 2011 Yolanda32 rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this book and I think that it gives a great base to start a diet. They only thing that I did not like about this book was that it was very brand specific. Some of the brands were expensive. With reading labels and following the tenets of the diet, I think you don't have to be as brand aware. I've been following the 15\6 rule and I have lost 3 pounds in 3 days. i have also slept much better so I think it's working. I really enjoyed this book and I think that it gives a great base to start a diet. They only thing that I did not like about this book was that it was very brand specific. Some of the brands were expensive. With reading labels and following the tenets of the diet, I think you don't have to be as brand aware. I've been following the 15\6 rule and I have lost 3 pounds in 3 days. i have also slept much better so I think it's working. ...more

I read it because I tried but failed to lose the final 10 pounds on my belly. I have not tried the diet so I am not commenting on the effectiveness of the method, just the book itself. Well, half of it is testimonial, the other half is mostly recipe,so I am not sure I will consider it a "book". Guess it is useful to people who need strong motivation and encouragement. I read it because I tried but failed to lose the final 10 pounds on my belly. I have not tried the diet so I am not commenting on the effectiveness of the method, just the book itself. Well, half of it is testimonial, the other half is mostly recipe,so I am not sure I will consider it a "book". Guess it is useful to people who need strong motivation and encouragement. ...more

Unreasonable, expensive, and a boring read. It was really only a article and most of the foods critiqued were not foods of the mainstream. I think it is way too expensive to buy ingredients online and for me, this was a bust.

Jan 28, 2014 C_lo rated it liked it

Lost 2 pounds in 4 days. My husband lost 7.3 pounds in 4 days!!!

WebMD is so stupid. I hate them. Just saying.

I just read a review of The Belly Fat Cure on WedMD that panned it as a gimmick. It essentially accused Cruise of discouraging people from eating fruits and dairy products and from exercising while encouraging them to indulge themselves on meats and fats. As usual, it's over generalizing the concepts put forth in his book. They're wrong.

Cruise does say that dieters should limit their intake of fruits and focus on low sugar ones, especially while they

WebMD is so stupid. I hate them. Just saying.

I just read a review of The Belly Fat Cure on WedMD that panned it as a gimmick. It essentially accused Cruise of discouraging people from eating fruits and dairy products and from exercising while encouraging them to indulge themselves on meats and fats. As usual, it's over generalizing the concepts put forth in his book. They're wrong.

Cruise does say that dieters should limit their intake of fruits and focus on low sugar ones, especially while they are trying to reach their goal weight. And he does warn that milk contains a fair bit of sugar, and his weight loss methods focus mostly in strictly limiting sugar and controlling carb intake. His menu plans, however, include a number of dishes with fruit and dairy. He does not discourage exercise or say that it's unimportant. He simply says that it's not necessary to lose weight, and he is absolutely right. Even if someone never exercised, but they were able to keep their sugars down, get their insulin levels under control, and keep their digestive system moving effectively, they would still be healthier.

I will concede that Cruise could say more about the importance of exercise in the long run. He does say, late in the book, that specific toning exercises and a good 20 minute power-walk each day are optimal for tone, endurance, and cardio-vascular health. But he doesn't stress the importance enough for overall, long-term health.

Still I think there is something to be said for helping people figure out how to change their eating habits to lose weight, regardless of whether or not they can exercise. Exercise is great, but so many health programs do not control sugar and carb intake sufficiently, and they produce no results without the exercise to keep the diet in check. As someone who HAS to control sugar and carbs (yes, even fruit) intake in order to prevent systemic yeast issues, I loved the principles in this book.

So many people with weight problems are putting off their efforts to lose weight, because they see exercise as the only way they'll ever lose weight. It daunts them, either because they don't enjoy exercise or they cannot exercise without injuries to their back or knees. Also, many diets which require calorie counting (which I've never been good at) are overwhelming and leave people feeling less satiated and having less energy.

Cruise's recipes look and sound great, and while they focus on keeping sugars and carbs under control (yeah, Jorge!), they include sufficient whole grains, proteins, vegetables, etc. Cruise even points out that, while they're still carbs and need to be controlled, complex carbs (many veggies and whole grains) are extremely important to promote regularity and keep the colon clean and unblocked.

So it's clear that I agree with the whole "limit your sugars and control your carbs" thing in this book. What else do I like? He introduces the reader to xylitol! How refreshing! I love xylitol and have been using it for years. I've wondered why on earth it and other sugar alcohols are not being use in more store bought products as a sugar alternative. Most sugar substitutes in diet foods are worse for you than sugar itself. Cruise points out the many wonderful benefits of xylitol and other sugar alcohols as well as Stevia sweetleaf, a natural herb that is super-sweet.

Finally, as I've pointed out, his recipes look delicious, and I can tell from the ingredients that they are. I love that I can get a great cookbook and a great diet book all in one with yummy, filling recipes.

Other great things in the book include an expose, if you will, of common foods with hidden sugars and some smart alternatives. I had no idea that I was consuming as much sugar as I have been. There is a "Carb Swap Food List" in Chapter 6, which list many foods and entrees and their sugars/carbs values.

Cruise doesn't encourage indulging in fats and proteins. In fact, more than once he asks the rhetorical, "Does this mean you can eat a whole cow and ten sticks of butter?" Of course his answer is, "No. You need to use common sense." His recipes are still essentially portion controlled, and his diet plans for a whole day are balanced with a sufficient amount of whole grains and vegetables to go along with the meats or other proteins he allows.

What's great about this program, from the science and from what I've learned in other books that concur, is that it is DOABLE. The recipes look and sound delicious. The portions are filling. It's a great way for people who fear a major lifestyle change to start taking control of their health.

I guess that I should add that even though I've only just read this book, I've incorporated most of the principles for a while now (because of other books I've read), and I have seen wonderful results for myself with weight loss and health. As a stay-at-home mom of 4 (aaaahhhh!), I find it very difficult to exercise consistently (beyond the regular sprints to stop my toddler from doing something disastrous). By incorporating many of the principles that are in this book (and in other health programs), I've been able to recently lose a good deal of weight, increase my energy levels, and (when I stay disciplined enough to limit my sugars) avoid systemic yeast overgrowth (a personal plague I've faced). I may still be a work in progress, but it has been a great start. This book can be the same for many people.

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The Belly Fat Cure: Carb Swap System is an excellent reference. It provides a working map and guideline for changing eating habits for health and fitness. However, I wish it had more pages of food lists. I also do not care for food lists that are listed in categories. In my opinion, it is easier to find a particular food if it is listed in alphabetical order instead of categories.

Jul 20, 2021 Sheelie Kittee rated it really liked it

So helpful to read this. Both my mum and I have carried around this dangerous abdominal fat for so long, and it is the most detrimental kind of fat that one can have. It makes so much sense after reading this! (WHY we struggle) and now we have to make the necessary changes...it will take time, but happily it IS possible!

I don't know that I'm on board with his 15/6 plan as it involves eating a lot of weird stuff, but his highlighting of the amount of sugar in foods where you least suspect it was a real wake up call, especially as I'm prone to low blood sugar, and generally eat something sugary when I'm tired, rather than the ubiquitous caffeine. I don't know that I'm on board with his 15/6 plan as it involves eating a lot of weird stuff, but his highlighting of the amount of sugar in foods where you least suspect it was a real wake up call, especially as I'm prone to low blood sugar, and generally eat something sugary when I'm tired, rather than the ubiquitous caffeine. ...more

This book was very informative. It was very well organized and kept things simple and easy to read. It offered great alternatives to unhealthy foods in our daily lives, and it provided great explanations about why one food is better than another.

Sep 10, 2012 Kathleen rated it really liked it

I'm a big fan of Jorge's 8 Minutes In The Morning which I lost weight on about 11 yrs ago. When I hit Menopause, my healthy eating/exercising program slowly stopped working and I put on an extra 17 lb, mostly around my middle. So I was really excited to hear about his Belly Fat Cure. I do think it is a great book, lots of interesting and useful info, especially about the amount of sugar I was putting into my body! And the info on alternative sweetners was very helpful also, I used sweet n' low f I'm a big fan of Jorge's 8 Minutes In The Morning which I lost weight on about 11 yrs ago. When I hit Menopause, my healthy eating/exercising program slowly stopped working and I put on an extra 17 lb, mostly around my middle. So I was really excited to hear about his Belly Fat Cure. I do think it is a great book, lots of interesting and useful info, especially about the amount of sugar I was putting into my body! And the info on alternative sweetners was very helpful also, I used sweet n' low for everything! The basic premise is no more than 15 grams of sugar and 6 carb servings per day. He gives you lots of recipes, menus, and healthier versions of the foods you love. I agree with others that it is very brand heavy, but you don't have to use those brands to follow this way of eating. However, if you regularly shop at the discount groceries like Aldi's you are not going to find many low sugar/low carb food choices, and that is key to make this work. You want the lowest sugar and the lowest carbs possible. I followed this plan for 4 months and lost less than 5 lbs but my clothes did feel looser. It constipated me something awful even with using the probiotics and metamucil, etc. The Belly Fat Cure did not work for me but I gave it a 4 star rating anyway because I learned a lot from reading it and have incorporated parts of it into my life. ...more

Mar 28, 2013 Angie rated it really liked it

This book is highly informative and makes complete sense. I was shocked to learn, or maybe just blind to the obvious fact, that the majority of foods contain crazy amounts of sugar. Most of which is not naturally occurring, it is added. Even in my beloved milk, oh how i loves me some milk! I learned about healthy sugar alternatives which can be used in baking and how to read those food labels a little more clearly when it comes to sugar and carbs. How did we ever live without those? it certainly This book is highly informative and makes complete sense. I was shocked to learn, or maybe just blind to the obvious fact, that the majority of foods contain crazy amounts of sugar. Most of which is not naturally occurring, it is added. Even in my beloved milk, oh how i loves me some milk! I learned about healthy sugar alternatives which can be used in baking and how to read those food labels a little more clearly when it comes to sugar and carbs. How did we ever live without those? it certainly explains how Americans have gotten so fat over time. While I cut soda from my diet years ago, I know myself well enough that I can't cut out all the sugar Jorge wants me to cold turkey (ha!) . I firmly believe that if I could I would loose those 4-9 lbs per week he's talking about. However, I have made some significant positive shifts like substituting unsweetened almond milk and Greek yogurt in my cooking and this does make me feel better about what I am eating and how I choose to feed my family. Hopefully I can continue in this way as I feel strongly about the benefits of a reduced sugar diet. That New York soda limiting lawmaker is trying to do us all a favor, I support you who ever you are! ...more

Since diabetes is prevalent in my family and I've been interested in nutrition over the last few years, I wanted to check out this book and see what it was all about (plus a smaller belly would be great!) I liked that this diet doesn't restrict you from eating carbs at all, like some other diets. It just limits 2 per meal, which falls right into line with what a diabetic might be trying to eat as well. But the other part to this diet is not just looking at the carbs, but how many sugars make up Since diabetes is prevalent in my family and I've been interested in nutrition over the last few years, I wanted to check out this book and see what it was all about (plus a smaller belly would be great!) I liked that this diet doesn't restrict you from eating carbs at all, like some other diets. It just limits 2 per meal, which falls right into line with what a diabetic might be trying to eat as well. But the other part to this diet is not just looking at the carbs, but how many sugars make up those carbs. So it's about finding out which carbs are the best for you, without so much sugar. The diet is heavy in proteins, which I felt I was lacking, so that was good. It centered snacks around those proteins, like cheese, nuts, eggs, etc. I like the fact that he doesn't promote artificial sweeteners, like saccharin, sucralose and aspartame. He does suggest stevia... the jury is still out for me on that one, so I don't plan on trying that one either. As far as if the diet actually works, I'm still in the process of trying it out... unfortunately, leftover holiday treats are still weighing me down... literally... LOL ...more

Dec 09, 2011 Kimmae rated it did not like it

Redux of atkins and south beach with pretty much one rule of limiting the grams of sugar per day and the servings of carbs. So much of the content is simplified so extremely that it becomes incorrect. For example: calories don't count and that somehow it makes sense for people of various sizes to limit themselves to the same number of grams of sugar per day regardless of their size and activity level. If someone is unhealthily overweight as in very obese then maybe these tricks will help them ge Redux of atkins and south beach with pretty much one rule of limiting the grams of sugar per day and the servings of carbs. So much of the content is simplified so extremely that it becomes incorrect. For example: calories don't count and that somehow it makes sense for people of various sizes to limit themselves to the same number of grams of sugar per day regardless of their size and activity level. If someone is unhealthily overweight as in very obese then maybe these tricks will help them get started and to not have a heart attack. If someone is pretty healthy to begin then I suggest staying far away from this book. I agree with other reviews that it is unnecessary to make specialty store purchases to follow this diet though book does have an odd way of suggesting very specific branded items - saying for example to eat a specific brand of bread rather than: a bread with x # of sugar and carb grams such as (given brand) making one wonder whether there are product endorsements happening. ...more

Jan 05, 2013 Bonnie rated it really liked it

I have never dieted, have never wanted to. But after having four children, my metabolism was in trouble and I was gaining weight where I didn't want it. A dietician recommended this book to me for my problem area, my belly. Wow. I never realized how much sugar affects your body in so many ways. Not only does it contribute to the major cause of belly fat, but also major health issues in society today. While I like to take everything a bit skeptically, this book made a lot of sense. It was enlight I have never dieted, have never wanted to. But after having four children, my metabolism was in trouble and I was gaining weight where I didn't want it. A dietician recommended this book to me for my problem area, my belly. Wow. I never realized how much sugar affects your body in so many ways. Not only does it contribute to the major cause of belly fat, but also major health issues in society today. While I like to take everything a bit skeptically, this book made a lot of sense. It was enlightening...both for my mind and the number on my scale. I have been following the guidelines in this book to renovate my eating, trying to eat no more than 5 grams of sugar per meal and keeping 6 servings of grains per day. I have switched from processed flour products to whole grain instead. Most of the book has lots of recipes to show you how to prepare food more nutritiously. I am adjusting to the new lifestyle, and I quite like it. And I am 15 pounds lighter to show for it. I definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to clean up their eating habits or lose weight. ...more

I'm a Jorge Cruise fan and really liked his "8 Minutes in the Morning" workout book I bought five years ago, so when Kindle offered a copy of this latest book for $1.99 I jumped at the chance. I like the information but find the format irritatingly trite as it follows a marketing formula of interspersing testimonials throughout, which really get in the way after a while.

Also, I appreciate the menus and food list, but the menus are impossible to use on my Kindle 2, even with the page magnifier.

I'm a Jorge Cruise fan and really liked his "8 Minutes in the Morning" workout book I bought five years ago, so when Kindle offered a copy of this latest book for $1.99 I jumped at the chance. I like the information but find the format irritatingly trite as it follows a marketing formula of interspersing testimonials throughout, which really get in the way after a while.

Also, I appreciate the menus and food list, but the menus are impossible to use on my Kindle 2, even with the page magnifier. The charts are fuzzy and the print on the food list is too small to read. Also, you can't use the page references to find the recipes and have to do a word search. I had to bookmark the recipes I liked to create my own index. I do have the Kindle app on my ITouch and the charts and photos are really clear there, but it's still quite awkward to navigate. If you're thinking of buying this book, get a paper copy - it will be much more useable.

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Feb 27, 2013 Stacie rated it it was ok

I really appreciated the scientific information about the junk that we, Americans and members of modern society, put in our bodies. However, I found the actual belly-fat cure to be very impractical. The author presents this diet as a lifestyle change. I'm happy for readers who found this to be true, but for me, I thought it was impossibly restrictive. The basic idea is to consume very few grams of sugar per day, including sugar in fruit. As a very busy person who lives alone, I find it difficult I really appreciated the scientific information about the junk that we, Americans and members of modern society, put in our bodies. However, I found the actual belly-fat cure to be very impractical. The author presents this diet as a lifestyle change. I'm happy for readers who found this to be true, but for me, I thought it was impossibly restrictive. The basic idea is to consume very few grams of sugar per day, including sugar in fruit. As a very busy person who lives alone, I find it difficult to eat 100% fresh 100% of the time, and I had to spend lots of time hunting down the sugar-free alternatives he lists, many of which are expensive. I gave it a good try, and it wasn't for me. I did, however, take away one tip that has changed my eating habits, and that's switching to stevia substitutes. I liked the chapter on artificial sweeteners. ...more

I liked the book overall, but I don't think it's the "end all/be all" of diets. It incorporates a lot of good habits like limiting your sugar intake, which is something Grandma B taught me a long time ago. I did learn a few things from this book though, and I liked that he backed it up with data too. What he said about artificial sweeteners freaked me out though, because I use Splenda for everything!! But I will check out the natural sweeteners he suggested. I may have given this book more stars I liked the book overall, but I don't think it's the "end all/be all" of diets. It incorporates a lot of good habits like limiting your sugar intake, which is something Grandma B taught me a long time ago. I did learn a few things from this book though, and I liked that he backed it up with data too. What he said about artificial sweeteners freaked me out though, because I use Splenda for everything!! But I will check out the natural sweeteners he suggested. I may have given this book more stars if I had actually tried the diet first. I don't think it's as easy as he makes it sound though, and the counting sugar grams/carbs is kind of confusing... But overall, good material and sound advice on eating healthy. ...more

Excellent information about the effect that sugar and artificial sweeteners have on your health. He recommends stevia and sugars with "tol" at the end. It inspired me for the last two weeks to cut out sugar and bread (except for the gluten free breads he recommends).

I like that he has clear products he recommends so when I go the store I know what to buy--sugar free catsup, jam, peanut butter, etc. Unfortunately, many of the products are not available at Whole Foods or any of my local markets.

Excellent information about the effect that sugar and artificial sweeteners have on your health. He recommends stevia and sugars with "tol" at the end. It inspired me for the last two weeks to cut out sugar and bread (except for the gluten free breads he recommends).

I like that he has clear products he recommends so when I go the store I know what to buy--sugar free catsup, jam, peanut butter, etc. Unfortunately, many of the products are not available at Whole Foods or any of my local markets. I need to order them online which I have not done yet.

His recipes are great and it works well for eating at home. The problem comes when trying to eat out....

I have lost some weight..but not enough...

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Dec 11, 2011 Daniela rated it liked it

So here we have another "change the carbs" approach to weight loss. Lots of high fiber foods are exchanged for their less desired counterparts. A point system shows you what will work, what's OK and what is to be avaoided. A great recipe section gives great examples of how to easily switch one carbohydrate for another.
Carbs are not eliminated but replaced by carbohydrates theat should not contribute to weight gain. A point value system makes this just a little more complicated than I like althou So here we have another "change the carbs" approach to weight loss. Lots of high fiber foods are exchanged for their less desired counterparts. A point system shows you what will work, what's OK and what is to be avaoided. A great recipe section gives great examples of how to easily switch one carbohydrate for another.
Carbs are not eliminated but replaced by carbohydrates theat should not contribute to weight gain. A point value system makes this just a little more complicated than I like although the list of good vs. bad groceries in the back is quite helpful.
I will not try following this as just changing a few little things in a very non-commital way through a glycemic load approach after reading the books GI Diet and Wheat Belly are working well for me. ...more

This book was recommended to me, but I found it fairly disappointing. Vast majority of the book is recipes with a decided slant toward meat eaters. Jorge's big thing is to keep track of your sugar and carb intake, but the way the book was laid out and written the entire idea wasn't extremely clear to me and it just didn't resonate with me at all as something I'd want to try. If you're going to buy this book I'd recommend getting the actual book, not the Kindle edition (which is what I have). Kin This book was recommended to me, but I found it fairly disappointing. Vast majority of the book is recipes with a decided slant toward meat eaters. Jorge's big thing is to keep track of your sugar and carb intake, but the way the book was laid out and written the entire idea wasn't extremely clear to me and it just didn't resonate with me at all as something I'd want to try. If you're going to buy this book I'd recommend getting the actual book, not the Kindle edition (which is what I have). Kindle isn't great for flipping through recipes (IMO)... WAY too many better books than this one to even be anything I'd recommend here. Look elsewhere. ...more

Feb 13, 2010 Denise Smith rated it really liked it

As with any "diet" book it's best to take from this the good information offered and ignore the outrageous promises. I appreciated how this book educated me about the effects of sugar and artificial sweeteners. The recipes (with photos) are delicious. I've already tried several. I loved the "eat this not that" examples at the back of the book. I'm actually hooked on several of the products her suggests. There's definitely something to this theory. I haven't been following the plan proposed by th As with any "diet" book it's best to take from this the good information offered and ignore the outrageous promises. I appreciated how this book educated me about the effects of sugar and artificial sweeteners. The recipes (with photos) are delicious. I've already tried several. I loved the "eat this not that" examples at the back of the book. I'm actually hooked on several of the products her suggests. There's definitely something to this theory. I haven't been following the plan proposed by this book, but I did cut out most sugar in my diet and I have seen results. ...more

May 17, 2012 Vanessa rated it it was ok

I was hoping to learn more about sugar, carbs, fiber and insulin, but the book is only about 40 pages long and dumbed down. This is not a scientific/medical book, but more for the masses. The majority of the book is recommended food, recipes and menus. Basically Cruise says don't eat more than 15g of sugar a day, which is what other doctors say as well. He also recommends breaking up carbs as 1 serving = 0-20g and eating no more than six servings of carbs per day up to 100g a day. The six servin I was hoping to learn more about sugar, carbs, fiber and insulin, but the book is only about 40 pages long and dumbed down. This is not a scientific/medical book, but more for the masses. The majority of the book is recommended food, recipes and menus. Basically Cruise says don't eat more than 15g of sugar a day, which is what other doctors say as well. He also recommends breaking up carbs as 1 serving = 0-20g and eating no more than six servings of carbs per day up to 100g a day. The six servings don't actually total 120g because a 21g carb snack would be considered 2 servings. ...more

Jul 09, 2013 Sheryl rated it really liked it

Very interesting and it works. This diet book does a good job explaining itself so that you understand WHY you should cut out the sugar and the Carb's. I like that it includes planned menus, and food counters. I don't like the seemingly arbitrary placement of dieter's testimonials. It was distracting. I read the ebook version which I thought was well designed other than the testimonials. I also liked the recipes included right at the point where you encountered the item, and not at the end where Very interesting and it works. This diet book does a good job explaining itself so that you understand WHY you should cut out the sugar and the Carb's. I like that it includes planned menus, and food counters. I don't like the seemingly arbitrary placement of dieter's testimonials. It was distracting. I read the ebook version which I thought was well designed other than the testimonials. I also liked the recipes included right at the point where you encountered the item, and not at the end where you had to go and look it up.
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Apr 26, 2010 Angela rated it liked it

Devised with specific product use in mind, and for the profuse eater-out, there are photos of each offending sandwich, and the homemade alternative. There are a few standard healthy swaps that reinforce the thesis of a maximum daily intake of 15 grams of sugar and 6 (FDA) servings of carbs. Keep to that, he says, and you will lose belly fat.(p 10). Handy spiral binding and photos of good substitues for standard fare in the back for grocery shoppers.

On this diet, it's OK to eat anything and everything "within moderation" as long as you keep your daily sugar consumption below 15g and eat 6 or less servings of healthy complex carbohydrates. I don't agree with everything Mr. Cruise says in the book but it made me more aware of the sugar content in prepared foods, even ones that don't "taste" sweet. Some of his recipes seems promising and there are some food substitutions that I want to try. On this diet, it's OK to eat anything and everything "within moderation" as long as you keep your daily sugar consumption below 15g and eat 6 or less servings of healthy complex carbohydrates. I don't agree with everything Mr. Cruise says in the book but it made me more aware of the sugar content in prepared foods, even ones that don't "taste" sweet. Some of his recipes seems promising and there are some food substitutions that I want to try. ...more

Jorge Cruise is the leading fitness trainer in the world and a renowned weight loss coach. Committed to helping people live their healthiest lives, Cruise has become the #1 best selling fitness author of all time with over 30 books in 16 languages, with more than eight million books in print. His diet and workout plans have transformed millions of people worldwide including celebrities such as Ang Jorge Cruise is the leading fitness trainer in the world and a renowned weight loss coach. Committed to helping people live their healthiest lives, Cruise has become the #1 best selling fitness author of all time with over 30 books in 16 languages, with more than eight million books in print. His diet and workout plans have transformed millions of people worldwide including celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian, Steve Harvey, Miley Cyrus, Tyra Banks, 50 Cent and Eva Longoria.

Jorge's overwhelming success and unique connection with his audience was born from his own personal journey towards health. Having been an overweight child, Jorge's passion for fitness stems from personal experience. Jorge studied at Dartmouth College and the University of California, San Diego and received three personal training certificates from the leading certification programs in the country: the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

Furthering his commitment to help as many people as possible, Jorge hosts the Jorge Cruise Show a Facebook Watch and podcast show and is a regular contributor to The Today Show, Dr. Oz Show, The Doctor's, The Steve Harvey Show, Extra, AARP, First for Women magazine, and the Costco Connection.

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