As humans, we are naturally programmed to enjoy sweetness, however, too much of the wrong kind can lead to a range of diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, cancer, dental issues, depression, and even neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. A reduced-sugar diet, on the other hand, can vastly improve overall health and wellbeing. Often, the danger lies in processed foods, which contain hidden, harmful sugars that are then consumed regularly by the majority of the population. This is where this book comes in. By clearly identifying where these unhealthy sugars secretly lurk, and outlining what exactly different sugars do to the body, this valuable guide advises on how best to control sugar in the diet, as well as providing tasty alternatives that reduce the damage done to the body without lessening the taste experience. Through a concise 4-step plan, ‘The Sugar Free Plan’ is designed to help identify sugars and choose the right kinds to positively impact our health. With a thorough but accessible scientific analysis of sugar consumption and addiction, experts share their advice and provide 80 recipes that show how to cook using healthy sugars and natural sweeteners. Such a plan ensures that meals can still be delicious and decadent, yet healthily so.