Question:
Two questions on craving sugar.........
First question: Is there a mineral we can take to cut the sugar craving? Second question: Does Splenda trigger the sugar cravings, as it is sugar-based and do you think Equal is a better choice? I'm 10 months post op and I'm wanting sugar. That's bad, I know. I want to nip this in the bud but need to know how. Thanks! — Annie H. (posted on September 11, 2002)
September 10, 2002
Upon reading Dr Atkins book and MUCH research, I found that L- Glutamine
will help sugar cravings. I took 4 tablets daily.
— Lisa R.
September 10, 2002
I do not know if this is the right answer, being a sugar junkie myself, I
always have a carton of Cool Whip Free at hand, I just take a spoon or two
when I am in my major craving mode and it helps, I also make s/f chocolate
pudding and top with cool whip. It seems to help me get over the urge to
put sugar in my mouth.
I have never heard of a mineral to help, I bet there is something out
there
Congrats at having 10 months behind you.
— Jeri P.
September 10, 2002
I've heard that any of the sugar substitutes can cause cravings. It just
depends on the person. Everyone responds differently, so I would try them
and see what works (or doesn't work) for you.
— mom2jtx3
September 10, 2002
YES! SPLENDA CAN CAUSE SUGAR CRAVINGS!!!!!
— Danmark
September 10, 2002
My keyboard is acting weird. It posted before I finished.
Yes, Splenda is what I like and I was eating tons of it. Then my sugar
cravings got so bad that I almost don't use it anymore. The only exception
being that I like it in diet pop and use it in ALL baking. Other than than,
I've gone back to two heaping teaspoons of sugar in my coffe. (I don't
drink anywhere near the amount of coffee I did before WLS). I've also got
to where I'll eat some regular candy once in awhile too. The sugar free
things seem to send me into an eating binge AND sugar craving anyway. So
why not eat "alittle" (not alot) of the real thing. Thereby save
some money and not have any possible health problems that "some"
of the sweeteners may cause.
— Danmark
September 11, 2002
Just my 2 cnets worth, I was never a sugar fiend, however, taking my
chocolate Viativ 3 times a day is all the choc/sugar I need. I look
forward to the treat.
— heathercross
September 11, 2002
Hi Annie... I am 5 months post op and began craving sugar about a month ago
about the same time I went into another plateau. Suggestions given to me
were: avoid as much sugar as possible even the subtle sugar such as in
milk; I might have to reset my dumpometer by laying off ALL sugar and carbs
for about 2 wks or more; up my protein, up my water. I also try to
immediately do some sort of physical activity. When I do this, it works.
I also find that when I crave sugar if I drink a lot of water and have a
pretzel, the salt seems to balance out the need for sugar. I am 5 months
and down 71# pounds and feeling super. My best to you.
— AJC750
September 11, 2002
The quickest way to cut off sugar cravings is whey protein (made with
water). The more sugar you get, the more you want. Check out hidden sugar
sources, milk, yogurt, applesauce (even NSA), benign things you give kids
without a thought. The ber you're thinking of is stevia. Stevia is a leaf
and the supplement is a pill, compressed stevia leaves. I take 2 per day.
— vitalady
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