Pure, White and Deadly: How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It

The classic medical expose with a new introduction by childhood obesity expert Robert Lustig MD

• Sugar. It is killing us.
• Why do we eat so much of it?
• What are its hidden dangers?
  
  

In 1972, when British scientist John Yudkin first proved that sugar was bad for our health, he was ignored by the majority of the medical profession and rubbished by the food industry.

We should have heeded his warning.

• Today, one in four adults in the UK are overweight.
• There is an epidemic of obese six-month-olds around the globe.
• Sugar consumption has tripled since the Second World War.

Using everyday language and various scientific evidence, Professor Yudkin delves into the nitty-gritty of sugar. He uncovers how sugar lurks in our daily foods and the harm it causes our health.

Updated by childhood obesity expert Dr. Robert Lustig MD, this timeless revelation on sugar's hidden risks is a must-read for anyone keen on their well-being, their kids' health, and society's health today.