Sugar help

Monze1
Monze1 Posts: 52 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone,
I'm having massive trouble beating my sugar cravings. I've been at this for about 18 months and have been able to mostly keep myself in check, but just recently I can't seem to be able to help myself! Eating chocolate and way too much dried fruit isn't doing me any good.
I do a bit of catering, so I have to keep chocolate and dried fruits constantly on my shelves. So I can't not have it in the house :(
How can I beat this? Would my body be low in some kind of vitamin/mineral...? Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! :)

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  • wendyjo3
    wendyjo3 Posts: 52 Member
    I'm glad you posted this! I'm going through the EXACT same thing which has lead to binging late in the evening. I read that cutting out simple sugars all together might help. The first 48-72 hours could be the hardest. Here is the article:
    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/13-ways-to-fight-sugar-cravings
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    u know what? I got this nonfat yogurt at Costco and it was too high in sugar so I got rid of the sugar thing in my food profile.....
  • pickledginger
    pickledginger Posts: 172
    You could try brighter light, if this is a recent problem.
    A good calcium/magnesium supplement (preferably not carbonate) is worth a shot -- most of us could use a little more, anyway, and magnesium is one of the goodies in chocolate.
    Berries and Greek yogurt are a good way of getting enough fruity goodness.
    When you do have dried fruit, you could try having some nuts or cheese, too, to minimize the sugar rush.
    I usually am OK if I get enough protein and green veg and don't eat too many refined carbs; slip up, and I get killer cravings.
  • JustANumber85
    JustANumber85 Posts: 644 Member
    what about trying gum or a piece of candy? I struggle with this too but my issue is pop rather than sweets.
  • RychelleD
    RychelleD Posts: 103 Member
    Maybe a substitution for the sugar? You can add Stevia or Coconut Palm sugar to your baking/food etc for a healthier alternative. I especially like the coconut sugar. Tastes good. Low rating on the glycemic index.
  • Liliansamata
    Liliansamata Posts: 102 Member
    Why don't you give yourself a daily allowance, hopefully that might help. Or you could tell yourself that you are allergic to chocolate and dried fruit.
  • Jen800
    Jen800 Posts: 548 Member
    Something that I do when I can't avoid people bringing unhealthy sugary snacks into the house is simply to cover them with a napkin or cloth. It works for me for the most part, but sometimes you just have to give in and have a little! :) also try gum, it works great to keep your mouth occupied. :smile:
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,861 Member
    I read that green tea helps with cravings, so I tried that. I read eating a diet of fresh foods and cutting out processed foods and diet drinks helped, so I tried all that. I haven't had a craving for months now but unfortunately, because I experimented with these things all at the same time I don't know what it was that worked.

    I agree that it takes about 78 hours to get out of your system so try going 'cold turkey' for a while and see what happens.
    Good luck. A sugar craving is a powerful thing. Give it up and you will feel much better in more ways than one.
  • mabelbabel1
    mabelbabel1 Posts: 391 Member
    My name is Mabel and i am a sugar addict......:indifferent:

    The only way i can stop craving sugar is by avoiding it completely, this also includes refined carbs as they tend to start the craving too.
    I only have to cut it out for a few days and the craving disappears.

    My substitution is now fat free greek yogurt with honey or a flavoured yogurt..

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