Sugar – whether refined or natural – is in almost everything we eat, from processed and fast foods, to everyday staples like rice and pasta, and even seemingly innocent fruit and vegetables. The Sugar-Free Kitchen shows you how easy it is to cook with sugar free recipes and reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet while still enjoying fresh and tasty dishes. It provides an alternative guide to eating that will help you take your first step toward a sugar-free lifestyle, with recipes to improve your well-being as well as your waistline. Reducing – or even eliminating – sugar from your diet doesn't have to be difficult. The Sugar-Free Kitchen is packed with information on how both refined and natural sugar affects the body, how it has snuck into our food, and the health benefits of eating more quality protein, whole foods, and good fats. Advice on stocking your pantry, as well as how to deal with sugar cravings, gives you a head start toward changing your eating habits. Exciting sugar-free recipes like Nutty Muesli Medley, Rib-eye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Crispy Parmesan-coated Sea Bass, and Sweet Potato Brownies cover every mealtime, snack, and sweet to take the hassle out of eating sugar-free.