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Surprised by New/Positive Cravings

codename_steve
codename_steve Posts: 255 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Since I've started focusing on my diet, I've learned that I absolutely love brussels sprouts! And now I'm craving them for dinner tonight. Has anyone else started getting cravings for "healthy" stuff that you're surprised by?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Not sure about Brussel sprouts but "Yay" you!! Eating more veggies is good!!
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Can't say I've ever craved Brussels sprouts. lol I get cravings for different things at different times. Lately I've been on a zucchini & yellow squash kick for supper and caramel apples for dessert.
  • justrollme
    justrollme Posts: 802 Member
    Mmmmmm brussels sprouts! I craved those tonight, too. And broccoli, I was in a serious mood for broccoli. So, I made an Israeli couscous lemon pepper dijon thing with roasted brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli and cherry tomatoes. I ate the entire bowl, definitely be making that again, so easy, quick and delicious!


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  • knelson095
    knelson095 Posts: 254 Member
    I love Brussels sprouts!! I also had no idea I loved them until I started trying to lose weight. They are really good sautéed in sesame oil with salt and pepper.

    I was craving broccoli all month but for some reason my grocery store was always out or it looked rough when I went to buy it. Finally found some the other day and treated myself with cheese sauce to top it off. Nom nom nom...
  • MorganMoreaux
    MorganMoreaux Posts: 691 Member
    justrollme wrote: »
    Mmmmmm brussels sprouts! I craved those tonight, too. And broccoli, I was in a serious mood for broccoli. So, I made an Israeli couscous lemon pepper dijon thing with roasted brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli and cherry tomatoes. I ate the entire bowl, definitely be making that again, so easy, quick and delicious!


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    That looks AMAZING!
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    Yeah, like cheeseburgers or steaks. As far as veggies go I've always liked and eaten veggies.

    But then I'm not sure what you mean by "healthy".
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    edited November 2015
    Yes! That happened last time I lost weight, too. Some of that healthy food is just really good once you've been eating it for a while :)

    I have big Roma tomatoes in my fridge for a snack, because I like snacking on them. That's crazy talk for me when chocolate still exists in the world ;) I even found myself enjoying salad greens from a fast food place, of all places. I've found my inner rabbit :grin:
  • sallygroundhog
    sallygroundhog Posts: 133 Member
    cafeaulait7 wrote: »
    Yes! That happened last time I lost weight, too. Some of that healthy food is just really good once you've been eating it for a while :)

    I have big Roma tomatoes in my fridge for a snack, because I like snacking on them. That's crazy talk for me when chocolate still exists in the world ;) I even found myself enjoying salad greens from a fast food place, of all places. I've found my inner rabbit :grin:

    "inner rabbit" !!!! ha ha ha ha ha ha :smiley:
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    I have found myself craving protein bars some days... Which I think is a fabulous substitute for my usual cravings, like plain old chocolate bars. Definitely a new thing for me.
  • codename_steve
    codename_steve Posts: 255 Member
    strong_curves wrote: »

    But then I'm not sure what you mean by "healthy".

    By "healthy" I really just meant new things from your new lifestyle, not the junk that got you here in the first place.

  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    justrollme wrote: »
    Mmmmmm brussels sprouts! I craved those tonight, too. And broccoli, I was in a serious mood for broccoli. So, I made an Israeli couscous lemon pepper dijon thing with roasted brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli and cherry tomatoes. I ate the entire bowl, definitely be making that again, so easy, quick and delicious!


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    I need those two bowls in my face! Right now!
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