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The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet

Lose weight fast and reprogramme your body

About The Book

Australian and New Zealand edition

Number 1 bestseller with 100K copies sold in Australia and New Zealand


Top 5 in nonfiction since its release in January 2016

Number 1 bestselling nonfiction on iBooks for 2016

Dr Michael Mosley, author of the bestselling 5:2 Fast Diet, reveals a game-changing approach to one of the greatest silent epidemics of our time – raised blood sugar levels.

Our modern diet, high in sugar and easily digestible carbohydrates, is not only making us fat, but is putting us at risk of type 2 diabetes, strokes, dementia, cancer and a lifetime on medication. Close to a quarter of adults in Australia and New Zealand now have raised blood sugar levels or are at risk of developing diabetes – and most don’t know it.

In this timely book, Dr Mosley explains why we pile on dangerous abdominal fat and shows us how to shed it, fast. He demolishes common myths, such as the claim that steady weight loss is always better than rapid weight loss and that those who lose weight rapidly will inevitably put it back on.

This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight and wants to regain control of their health. www.thebloodsugardiet.com

INCLUDES A DETAILED 8-WEEK PROGRAMME WITH MENU PLANS

The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet“Draws on the latest scientificstudies and weaves inmoving stories... conveys realunderstanding of the greatesthealth problem of our time.” - Professor Roy Taylor, University of Newcastle, UK

Now shortlisted in the popular science category for the 2016 British Medical Association Awards

About The Author

Photograph by David Bostock

Dr Michael Mosley is the #1 international bestselling author of several books, including The Fast 800 Keto, The Fast 800,The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, The Clever Guts Diet and The Fast Diet. Dr Mosley trained to be a doctor at the Royal Free Hospital in London before joining the BBC, where he spent three decades as a science journalist and executive producer. Now freelance, he is a well-known television personality and has won numerous television awards, including an RTS (Royal Television Award), and was named Medical Journalist of the Year by the British Medical Association.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (December 28, 2015)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781925368420

Raves and Reviews

Praise for Dr Michael Mosley

‘Draws on the latest scientific studies and weaves in moving stories ... conveys real understanding of the greatest health problem of our time.’ Professor Roy Taylor, University of Newcastle, UK

'Written by the world’s top “gut health guru”, Mosley’s new book is a balanced and evidence-based account of how it all works. Now the lay person can implement a diet plan and understand why it’s going to work.' Nobel Prize winner, Professor Barry Marshall, Marshall Centre for Infectious Diseases Research and Training

'The life-changing new plan that’ll make you healthier, happier and slimmer.' Daily Mail

'This book contains a very clear summary of the latest research and hopefully will go far to teach the public about our science (for which I am very grateful!).' Dr Nicholas Chia, Microbiome Program, Mayo Institute

'A fascinating journey exploring the gut and its tiny inhabitants. As Michael Mosley points out, we are only just beginning to get to grips with this mysterious world. Do try his pumpkin porridge or purple sauerkraut and examine your gut feelings.' Dr Roy Taylor, Professor of Medicine and Metabolism, Newcastle University (UK)

'Clever Guts is very well researched and well written. I'm a dermatologist with a particular interest in eczema and acne, and this emerging area of research is making us all reconsider how important gut health is and what we can do to optimise it.' Dr Clare Tait, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Perth Hospital and Fellow, Royal College of Physicians

'Dr Mosley, one of the world's leading writers covering nutrition and health, does it again with a very informative and entertaining book. Follow his advice for better gut health.' Dr Valter Longo, Director of the University of Southern California Longevity Institute

'A must read for all parents who want to understand the importance of good gut health in their children. This humorous, easy to read book has the potential to change a lot of lives.' Professor Desiree Silva, Consultant Paediatrician, University of Western Australia

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