It s a prime ingredient in countless substances from cereal to soup， from cola to coffee. Consumed at the rate of one hundred pounds for every American every year， it s as addictive as nicotine -- and as poisonous. It s sugar. And "Sugar Blues"， inspired by the crusade of Hollywood legend Gloria Swanson， is the classic， bestselling expose that unmasks our generation s greatest medical killer and shows how a revitalizing， sugar-free diet can not only change lives， but quite possibly save them.