FAQs: All about The 21-Day Sugar Detox book

With the release of The 21-Day Sugar Detox book happening today, I figured it was a good time to give everyone a one-stop shop for the FAQs I've been getting about it! Here you go! I'll add parts to this if I get a lot more questions, perhaps about the program itself next – though I did cover a TON of questions about the program in last week's podcast, which can be listened to or read via transcript. In any event, here are some really useful bits of information for you about my new book!

Q: Where can I buy The 21-Day Sugar Detox?

A: The book is currently sold in bookstores nationwide, in a large number of Costco (see the list of stores at the bottom of this post) in airports, and online at all major retailers. Before heading out to a store, I highly recommend calling them and asking them if the book is in stock, as well as to hold the book for you so that you're sure to get it when you arrive!

Order from any of these retailers!

Q: Will there be book signing events?

A: YES! Click here for a list of upcoming events and subscribe  to my emailing list and on Facebook for more dates being added regularly!

Q: What is the difference between The 21-Day Sugar Detox book and the PDF guides that were available online since April 2010?

A: There are a lot of differences! First and foremost, this is a printed, physical book—which the previous version was not. So, you can get this book and hold it, flip through it, and reference it very easily. If you own the PDFs and are wondering if you should get the book, trust me, you are going to LOVE IT.

The original PDF program guide was 90 pages; the book is 240 pages! And… the PDF guides are actually no longer available to order on their own—so if you've been wondering which you should get, wonder no longer! My new online program called Beyond Sugar Detox will be available soon and will have additional supporting materials that will add to the experience for you if you are using the book for your detox as well as, ahem, beyond the three weeks. SWEET. Pun intended…

The original PDFs had no meal plans, while the book has three 21-Day Meal Plans, one for each level.

The original PDFs had brief information on modifications for all levels, but the book has two modification options for each level, with specific notes based on that level. Levels 1 and 2 have Energy & Pescetarian modifications, and Level 3 has Energy & Autoimmune modifications. Note that The 21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook releasing in December will have further notes, ideas, and recipe modifications to support these groups.

The book also features much more comprehensive (but still easy-to-understand) science about how sugar works in your body, more FAQs, a full 23-day guide of what to expect day-by-day (from Day 0-Day 22), as well as new guides and a Daily Success Log that you can either photocopy and fill in or print from this page.

The book features updated versions of my 21-Day Sugar Detox guides to: dining out, fats & oils, sneaky sugar synonyms, replacing foods – as well as new guides including 15 egg-free breakfast ideas and recommended products and brands for your detox and beyond.

AND – I did all of this in 240 jam-packed pages! I could easily have expanded the page count on this book by spacing out the information more and by putting recipes and photos on separate pages for every recipe, but I put the photo on the same page with the ingredients & instructions for many of the recipes (and every recipe does have a photo!) so that I could save pages and keep this book PORTABLE for you.

Wait until you see it – it's SO CUTE. It's about half the size of Practical Paleo (432 pages and almost 4 pounds!) and weighs just about 1 pound. You'll love carrying it around with you everywhere: to the office, the grocery store, on an airplane….

Be inspired, motivated and excited to get started on YOUR 21-Day Sugar Detox NOW– check out my official book preview trailer!

Q: How is the 21-Day Sugar Detox book (and the recipes) different from Practical Paleo?

A: First off, as mentioned above, Practical Paleo is 432 pages and nearly 4 pounds! The 21-Day Sugar Detox book is 240 pages and just about 1 pound. So, physically, they're quite different! The content in Practical Paleo is loaded with information on how your body should work, and what do to when it doesn't exactly happen (digestion, blood sugar, clinical health concerns), while The 21-Day Sugar Detox addresses sugar and carb cravings—why we get them, and what to do about them. It's a much more targeted plan that's specifically designed for just THREE WEEKS of your life (or multiple sets of three weeks if you choose) versus a lifestyle plan.

While I kept the page count down, I didn't skimp on content—I jammed over 90 recipes into The 21-Day Sugar Detox book, however, as noted in the previous answer, I did so by putting a recipe on the same page with the photo for a lot of them in order to SAVE PAGES and make this book very portable for you! Most folks on the 21-Day Sugar Detox want to carry around the guide and refer to it often throughout the program—this makes it EASY. It was my #1 priority in putting this book into print – it had to be small enough to put in your purse/tote bag and bring anywhere you are going!

So, as a reminder, The 21-Day Sugar Detox is intended to be a three week program targeted at helping you break away from sugar and carb cravings, not a book that discusses a lifestyle plan, nor is it directed at therapeutic support for various health challenges.

In fact, The 21-Day Sugar Detox is not even technically a “Paleo” eating program. Level 1 of the program does include some gluten-free grains. (GASP!) Indeed, I do believe that the vast majority of folks out there, not in here (the group of you who regularly read my blog is quite large, but the rest of the world is bigger!), are still eating lots of refined foods—and making a move to something like whole rice instead of pasta or cookies, well, it'll move people towards health!

That said, the three LEVELS of The 21-Day Sugar Detox program are designed to invite anyone from total beginners to nutrition changes all the way up to those of you who DO eat a Paleo or Primal type of diet but are still struggling with some cravings. All of the recipes in The 21-Day Sugar Detox book are grain-free and Paleo-friendly.

There are a few recipes in The 21-Day Sugar Detox book that are also in Practical Paleo, some with updates—all with new photos with new ideas for serving them up. I used only the absolute FAVORITES that you all told me were the best and that everyone should really have—along with a few basics like broth and some spice blends.

The recipes in The 21-Day Sugar Detox do note the same common allergen/dietary irritants that are listed in Practical Paleo with notes for swaps whenever possible.

None of the recipes in The 21-Day Sugar Detox use sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, while the recipes in Practical Paleo did have sweeteners here or there.

I hope that helps to clarify some more things! If you simply want more easy recipes and one-page guides from me, you'll love this book! It's user-friendly and easy to tote with you anywhere.

Q: Will the recipes in The 21-Day Sugar Detox (21DSD) be the same as the ones in The 21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook?

A: NOPE! Guys, do you think I'd release two sugar detox books with the exact same recipes? No way!

The 21-Day Sugar Detox book contains program information, background, guides, etc. to get you going with the 21DSD, as well as meal plans, recipes, and more.

The 21-Day Sugar Detox Cookbook will contain recipes and corresponding meal plans that use just the recipes in the cookbook…and they will be ALL NEW!

Over 100 NEW recipes. Yes, there will be some reference to basic recipes from the first book (broth, sweetener-free ketchup, healthy homemade mayo, and some spice blends for example), but those recipes will be included again in the book for easy reference, not counted in the total number of new ones in the book!

So… if you're wondering which to get, I'm sorry to tell you that BOTH books are really going to be FANTASTIC resources to not only help you on your 21DSD, but also for easy, sweetener-free, Paleo-friendly, cravings-busting recipes to have on-hand to make life easier. And tastier. Noms.

And here's a quick preview look-inside!

Take a peek at how The 21-Day Sugar Detox is laid out and organized and how delicious the recipes look!  You are sure to be convinced that I truly support you every step of the way.

Order from any of these retailers!

Costco stores currently stocking “The 21-Day Sugar Detox” – listed by-state.

4125 DEBARR RD ANCHORAGE AK
330 W DIMOND BLVD ANCHORAGE AK
5225 COMMERCIAL WAY JUNEAU AK
3650 GALLERIA CIRCLE HOOVER AL
1205 N MEMORIAL PARKWAY HUNTSVILLE AL
8251 EASTCHASE PARKWAY MONTGOMERY AL
4502 EAST OAK STREET PHOENIX AZ
1646 WEST MONTEBELLO PHOENIX AZ
19001 27TH AVENUE PHOENIX AZ
4570 E CACTUS ROAD PHOENIX AZ
2450 E BEARDSLEY ROAD PHOENIX AZ
595 SOUTH GALLERIA WAY CHANDLER AZ
1415 N ARIZONA AVENUE GILBERT AZ
1445 W ELLIOTT TEMPE AZ
2887 SOUTH MARKET STREET GILBERT AZ
10000 WEST MCDOWELL ROAD AVONDALE AZ
1650 E TUCSON MARKETPLACE BLVD TUCSON AZ
3911 HIGHWAY 69 PRESCOTT AZ
101 NORTH BEACH BLVD LA HABRA CA
5401 KATELLA AVENUE CYPRESS CA
2200 E WILLOW STREET SIGNAL HILL CA
1220 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD AZUSA CA
11800 FOURTH STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA
520 N LONE HILL AVE SAN DIMAS CA
895 EAST H STREET CHULA VISTA CA
12155 TECH CENTER DRIVE POWAY CA
725 CENTER DRIVE SAN MARCOS CA
101 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY SANTEE CA
1755 HACIENDA DRIVE VISTA CA
72800 DINAH SHORE DRIVE PALM DESERT CA
79795 HIGHWAY 111 LA QUINTA CA
14555 VALLEY CENTER DRIVE VICTORVILLE CA
29315 CENTRAL AVENUE LAKE ELSINORE CA
12700 DAY STREET MORENO VALLEY CA
26610 YNEZ ROAD TEMECULA CA
115 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE IRVINE CA
33961 DOHENY PARK ROAD SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA
27972 CABOT ROAD LAGUNA NIGUEL CA
17900 NEW HOPE STREET FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA
900 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD FULLERTON CA
480 MCKINLEY STREET CORONA CA
2001 E VENTURA BLVD OXNARD CA
1405 W CAMERON AVE VISALIA CA
3800 ROSEDALE HIGHWAY BAKERSFIELD CA
1335 SOUTH BRADLEY SANTA MARIA CA
1141 WEST AVENUE L LANCASTER CA
380 W ASHLAN AVENUE CLOVIS CA
7100 NORTH ABBY ROAD FRESNO CA
2300 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD REDWOOD CITY CA
451 S AIRPORT BLVD SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA
1600 EL CAMINO REAL SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA
150 LAWRENCE STATION ROAD SUNNYVALE CA
2201 VERNE ROBERTS CIRCLE ANTIOCH CA
5101 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE FAIRFIELD CA
28505 HESPERIAN BLVD HAYWARD CA
2800 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE LIVERMORE CA
1900 DAVIS STREET SAN LEANDRO CA
198 PLAZA DRIVE VALLEJO CA
5901 REDWOOD DRIVE ROHNERT PARK CA
7251 CAMINO ARROYO GILROY CA
1601 COLMAN AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA
1709 AUTOMATION PARKWAY NE SAN JOSE CA
1616 EAST HAMMER LANE STOCKTON CA
2680 REYNOLDS RANCH PARKWAY LODI CA
3250 WEST GRANT LINE ROAD TRACY CA
2440 DANIELS STREET MANTECA CA
3801 PELANDALE AVENUE MODESTO CA
2955 TEGNER ROAD TURLOCK CA
1006 W WABASH AVENUE EUREKA CA
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1800 CAVITT COURT FOLSOM CA
1051 HUME WAY VACAVILLE CA
11260 WHITE ROCK ROAD RANCHO CORDOVA CA
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7981 EAST STOCKTON BLVD SACRAMENTO CA
2100 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY CHICO CA
1300 DANA DRIVE REDDING CA
16375 N WASHINGTON STREET THORNTON CO
6400 W 92ND AVENUE WESTMINSTER CO
7900 W QUINCY AVENUE LITTLETON CO
5050 N NEVEDA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO
170 COOLEY MESA ROAD GYPSUM CO
75 FRESHWATER BLVD ENFIELD CT
1718 BOSTON POST ROAD MILFORD CT
3600 EAST MAIN STREET WATERBURY CT
900 CENTER DRIVE NEWARK DE
4901 GATE PARKWAY JACKSONVILLE FL
4067 LAGNIAPPE WAY TALLAHASSEE FL
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3333 UNIVERSITY BLVD WINTER PARK FL
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15915 PINES BLVD PEMBROKE PINES FL
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6275 NAPLES BLVD NAPLES FL
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3980 VENTURE DRIVE DULUTH GA
645 BARRETT PKWY NW KENNESAW GA
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525 ALA KAWA STREET HONOLULU HI
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7205 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY WEST DES MOINES IA
2900 HEARTLAND DRIVE CORALVILLE IA
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505 WEST ARMY TRAIL ROAD BLOOMINGDALE IL
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8400 WEST NORTH AVE MELROSE PARK IL
221 SOUTH RANDALL ROAD ST CHARLES IL
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9915 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK IL
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7311 MELVINA AVENUE NILES IL
6110 EAST 86TH STREET CASTLETON IN
9010 MICHIGAN ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN
1310 EAST 79TH AVENUE MERRILLVILLE IN
5110 VALUE DRIVE FORT WAYNE IN
12221 BLUE VALLEY PARKWAY OVERLAND PARK KS
9350 MARSHALL DRIVE LENEXA KS
5020 NORTON HEALTHCARE BLVD LOUISVILLE KY
1500 FITZGERALD COURT LEXINGTON KY
119 DAGGETT DRIVE WEST SPRINGFIELD MA
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2020 COMMERCE DRIVE NW ROCHESTER MN
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200 COSTCO WAY ST PETERS MO
19040 E VALLEY VIEW PARKWAY INDEPENDENCE MO
241 EAST LINWOOD BLVD KANSAS CITY MO
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2505 CATRON STREET BOZEMAN MT
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500 TYVOLA ROAD CHARLOTTE NC
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315 ROUTE 15 WHARTON NJ
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125 BEACON DRIVE HOLBROOK NY
625 BROADHOLLOW ROAD MELVILLE NY
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1100 E KEMPER ROAD SPRINGDALE OH
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1021 OAK FOREST LANE MYRTLE BEACH SC
1021 WOODRUFF ROAD GREENVILLE SC
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6670 CHARLOTTE PIKE NASHVILLE TN
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251 FRONT ROYAL PIKE WINCHESTER VA
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850 GLENROCK NORFOLK VA
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35100 ENCHANTED PKWY SOUTH FEDERAL WAY WA
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5500 LITTLE ROCK ROAD SW TUMWATER WA
1470 MARVIN ROAD NE LACEY WA
19610 SE 1ST ST VANCOUVER WA
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375 HIGHLINE DRIVE SOUTH EAST WENATCHEE WA
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301 5TH STREET CLARKSTON WA
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443 PEWAUKEE ROAD PEWAUKEE WI
2150 DEMING WAY MIDDLETON WI
2355 COSTCO WAY BELLEVUE WI