Our body is genetically fixated on sweets and has been craving sugar since the beginning of time. However, the daily 'overdose' of sugar no longer suits our 'primal metabolism'. This book explains why giving up carbs is not a solution and why sweeteners don't make you slim. Sugar is not only an important energy source for our muscles, but also a brain food and therefore essential to good health. Additionally, sugar is the basis for DNA repair and renewal of our cells. INFORMATIVE: Why sugar is so important and the vital role it plays in a healthy body. BENEFICIAL: How the right sugars can keep blood sugar and insulin levels stable, help you lose weight, fight diabetes, and even fight Alzheimer's and cancer. PRACTICAL: Discover how to switch to healthy sugars without throwing out old eating habits. Simple, nutritious recipes make it easy to get started with Intelligent Sugar cooking.