I get really, really strong sugar cravings that are very distracting and then when I eat something sweet I end up with no energy and just want to sleep. I am considering cutting all sugar out of my diet as if I eat a little I just want more and more but I am worried that this is dangerous.
I actually wanted to cut out refined, unrefined and even fruit but I don't want to adversly affect my health. Does anyone know whether or not some sort of sugar is essential to the diet?
It's not so much the sugar that you need, it's the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make fruit an important part of your diet. I wouldn't cut it out completely.
You should start by cutting back the refined stuff first and by adding a little more protein to your meals and snacks. Sugar cravings are often a sign that you're not getting enough protein.
Some bloodwork might also be in order to rule out metabolic syndrome, or early diabetes.
I think I might cut fruit down a lot but still eat a couple of pieces a day. I do eat a lot of veg and take supplements so hopefully I'll get most of my vitamins and minerals that way.
The diabetes thing has crossed my mind so I will get tested.
Glad to hear you are going to get checked out. It's probably nothing, but best to be safe.
You might be interested in a thread on the weightloss board. It seems that several people are taking calcium supplements and it has helped ease their cravings. Something else for you to consider as you change your diet.
Hi,
you may want to try the Atkins Diet, I been on that now for some time and it's the only diet that has help me and believe me I have tried them all.
Just go buy his New book thats out and follow it the best you can. it has the do's and don'ts and it has a carb/gram counter and carb charts to let you know what is and what aint!
It has recipes in it that are pretty eazy to follow! if you can get on that diet I'm pretty sure you will do just fine!
As far as your sugar cravings that is hard to give up... but surgar is bad for you most carbs has sugar in it and sugar will lower your energy level and make you tired and sleeply! seems funny tho I had always thought that sugar makes your engery lever sky roocket. THE ATKIS DIET will explain that!
If you just have to have some type of sugar "fix" I recommend a 1/4 cup strawberrys with about 2 table spoons of coolwhip/ or sugar free jello with one table spoon of coolwhip, if you stay true to the lo carbohydrates your engery level will go up but make sure you take some type of vitamin supplments/Iron/calcuim a multi-vitamin/along with about 5 min a day of exersise drink lots of water or a diet drink.
After I started the atkins diet I am never hungry and my sweet tooth don't come around as offten as it did!
What ever type of diet you go on always consult your Dr first or at least go get a check-up once a year.
Good Luck !!!
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