Afternoon Blood Sugar Crash

WendyTerry420

Maybe try a little more protein at lunch?

Jester522

Well, I prefer to have sensible meals at certain times and healthy snacks, then I don't get that shaky and lightheaded feeling that makes me feel like I want to puke and pass out all at the same time.

All I'm driving at is snack = meal theres no difference. If you want to have 6 meals of 400 calories or 3 and 3 of 600/300 it makes no difference.

I never get this feeling - benefits of fasting for 20 hours a day.

LMYAGWSR

I have yet to try this because I just found it today while looking up symptoms of sugar withdrawal (I have a big time sweet tooth and just started counting calories....thanks MFP!.....and am feeling the effects). Anyway, this was one suggestion I came across:
"Drink lots of water. Sometimes people eat sugary foods when their bodies are actually craving liquid, so often, simply drinking a glass of water can stop a sugar craving. Indeed, individuals who are addicted to high levels of sugar may have difficulty identifying the difference between a sugar craving and thirst. Whenever you experience an intense bout of sugar cravings, try drinking a glass of water to curb the urge."
From: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Through-Sugar-Withdrawal
Not sure if I believe it. I like the flavored coffee idea. A touch of crystal light powder or something similar in water can help too.
Best wishes!

stephv38

A nutritionist once recommended Artisana brand coconut butter for sugar cravings. The fat should begin to be burned as your energy source instead of sugar and it tastes like a treat- no sugar. This will help work your body off of sugar as its primary energy source. Try a tablespoon, before blood sugar dip.