The Sugar Busters diet focuses on eliminating foods containing refined carbohydrates such as refined sugar, white flour, and white rice, as well as naturally-occurring carbohydrates rating high on the glycemic index such as potatoes and carrots. The diet is a sensible plan promoting consumption of high fiber vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and reduced fat dairy products combined with exercise.
Popularity of Sugar Busters first started in the authors' hometown of New Orleans, but spread nationally when the book was republished.