Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 , There are a couple of things you can use to ward off those sugar cravings, or substitute in place of sugar. First, there are several sugar subtitutes that are completely natural and safe. One is called Stevia, and is an herbal leaf that is many times more sweet than sugar, but has none of the damaging effects. Some stevias leave a slight aftertaste that not everyone likes, but I know that stevia is a sweetener used very commonly in Japan and other parts of the world, so it's not bad. There is one brand that I think is better than all the rest, and you can buy it in those sugar packets to make taking it with you easy. It's called Sweet Leaf stevia. See it here: http://www.smartbomb.com/716123125857.html Second, there is an herb called Gymnema Sylvestre that means "sugar buster". It actually is reputed to reduce sugar cravings and desenstitize your taste buds to the taste of sweetness. http://www.soulnature.com/herbal/reduce_insulin_pancreatic.htm Additionally, you might want to add chromium picolinate to your supplements, as it plays a role in the maintainence of blood sugar levels that are healthy. http://www.gnutrition.com/articles/supplement/chromium-picolinate.html Finally, there is another sweetener that, while it may not be the best substitute in an anti-yeast diet, it is a better sugar because it actually helps reduce cavities. You may want to use it just to use it when you give in to any sugar indulgence. It is called xylitol. http://www.xylitol.org/ You might want to read a book about this subject. There are several out there, such as Lick The Sugar Habit by Appleton,PhD. She gives a couple ideas for self-help in kicking the addiction. She suggests these (you'll have to get the book to find out the reasons): 1. Don't keep sugar filled foods at home 2. Remove corn from the diet 3. Battle hypoglycemia with carbohydrates such as potatoes, nuts, whole grains 4. Snack on healthy foods 5. Always read labels. Avoid honey, maple syrup, corn syrup, corn sweetner, dextrine, barley malt, rice syrup, glucose, sucrose, and dextrose to name a few. 6. Eat protein in small portions 7. Get help from your friends; use a buddy system 8. Exercise 9. Avoid artificial sweeteners, choose natural ones if you have to give in. 10. Substitute carob for chocolate 11. Avoid temptation 12. Use delaying tactics 13. Take helpful supplements 14. Avoid soft drinks 15. Keep your body in homeostasis 16. Be aware of psychological stressors 17. Taste sweetness without ingesting sugar (fruit flavored lip gloss?) 18. Set realistic goals These ideas should at least give you some tools to work with in your efforts. Hope it helps, Patty"jdebolt@..." <jdebolt@...> wrote: Hey Rogene, Do you or any of the other ladies have any tricks to help with the sugar cravings for the three weeks it takes to kick it? Any good alternatives to maybe trick the body into thinking I am eating sweet when actually not? I am having a awful time, and though I usually have GREAT will power, this is just really tough. Thanks, ~ married to DH Mark, and sharing the lives of nine busy children. <3 <3 Re: Rogene -PTC info Brigite,The drying out part brings us back around to silicone dioxide . . . guess what's in those little packets they put in pills to keep them dry? Silicone Dioxide! . . . Many vitamins, including Garden of Life, have silicone dioxide in them . . . Some women (and the children born to them are hypersensitive to silicone . . .silicone dioxide brings on their worst symptoms . . . When supplements come in powder form, they usually don't have silicone dioxide, With prescription meds, you have to ask the pharmacist . . . One lady found that the pharmacist could actually make her medications for her cheaper than the manufactured form.I don't know where that would fit with you Brigite . . . but, when things start changing, it's something to consider. I'd suggest getting checked for silicone hypersensitivity . . . Right now, I don't remember who does the testing, but I can get the information! . . . Of course, with your implants still in you, you'd be fighting an uphill battle - but knowledge is power. It takes at least three weeks to lose the sugar cravings . . . by the time you lose them completely, sweets will taste disgustingly sweet. It really is a bear! . . . When Candida is at it's worst, you even need to avoid foods with natural sugars - like fruit and carrots. This group is great, isn't it? . . . I've learned so much for myself . . . and just keep on learning. The women here really want to see each other get well. We understand how bad it can be when we feel so bad and nobody understands! Hugs,Rogene Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 , I really don't have any sure tricks . . . Drinking a lot of water will help a little . . . but mostly, it's just toughing it out. . . You can eat a lot of veggies - except those like carrots and peas that have a high sugar content. . . You can visualize sugar as poison. Ridding the house of anything in the house that contains sugar helps a lot. Also taking probiotics (they provide the soldiers that kill off the yeasties, it will help immensely. Artificial sweetners really aren't a good substutite. . . Some actually increase the cravings. . . And the chemicals aren't good for you anyway. After you've been off sugar for several weeks, you can gradually add back some fruits and veggies that have a higher sugar content . . . but still, keep it in small amounts. When you feel you have the situation under control, use real maple syrup, raw honey and natural sugars . . . even raw sugar (it's tan and brown) isn't as bad as refined sugar. Still, you have to be vigilent . . . I consider it walking a balance beam. . . I try to make that beam wide and low . . But when I fall (as I have recently with the antibiotics), it can be very difficult to climb back up. It's really the first few days that are so terribly. . .every day gets better until the cravings are gone. . . I can't tell you how many women we've seen who have had a terrible time with this issue. And . . .there's no magic pill . . . just discipline and will power. Regardless, the rewards are worth every bit of the effort it takes . . . and more! . . . You have to ask yourself if it's worth feeling rotten for something sweet! It really isn't is it? Hugs and prayers, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hey Rogene, Do you or any of the other ladies have any tricks to help with the sugar cravings for the three weeks it takes to kick it? Any good alternatives to maybe trick the body into thinking I am eating sweet when actually not? I am having a awful time, and though I usually have GREAT will power, this is just really tough. Thanks, ~ married to DH Mark, and sharing the lives of nine busy children. <3 <3 Re: Rogene -PTC info Brigite,The drying out part brings us back around to silicone dioxide . . . guess what's in those little packets they put in pills to keep them dry? Silicone Dioxide! . . . Many vitamins, including Garden of Life, have silicone dioxide in them . . . Some women (and the children born to them are hypersensitive to silicone . . .silicone dioxide brings on their worst symptoms . . . When supplements come in powder form, they usually don't have silicone dioxide, With prescription meds, you have to ask the pharmacist . . . One lady found that the pharmacist could actually make her medications for her cheaper than the manufactured form.I don't know where that would fit with you Brigite . . . but, when things start changing, it's something to consider. I'd suggest getting checked for silicone hypersensitivity . . . Right now, I don't remember who does the testing, but I can get the information! . . . Of course, with your implants still in you, you'd be fighting an uphill battle - but knowledge is power. It takes at least three weeks to lose the sugar cravings . . . by the time you lose them completely, sweets will taste disgustingly sweet. It really is a bear! . . . When Candida is at it's worst, you even need to avoid foods with natural sugars - like fruit and carrots. This group is great, isn't it? . . . I've learned so much for myself . . . and just keep on learning. The women here really want to see each other get well. We understand how bad it can be when we feel so bad and nobody understands! Hugs,Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hi , what works for me is Maple Syrup. It's the only sweetener, from what I've studied, that doesn't affect the pancreas. I take little bits of it on a spoon and also make peanut butter balls with it, sesame seeds, and whatever you like. I also nibble on some dried fruit - mango and cranberries are my favorite. Hope this helps, Love, Sunny --- In , " jdebolt@... " <jdebolt@...> wrote: > > Hey Rogene, > Do you or any of the other ladies have any tricks to help with the sugar cravings for the three weeks it takes to kick it? Any good alternatives to maybe trick the body into thinking I am eating sweet when actually not? I am having a awful time, and though I usually have GREAT will power, this is just really tough. > Thanks, > > ~ married to DH Mark, and sharing the lives of nine busy children. <3 <3 > Re: Rogene -PTC info > > > Brigite, > > The drying out part brings us back around to silicone dioxide . . . guess what's in those little packets they put in pills to keep them dry? Silicone Dioxide! . . . > > Many vitamins, including Garden of Life, have silicone dioxide in them . . . Some women (and the children born to them are hypersensitive to silicone . . .silicone dioxide brings on their worst symptoms . . . When supplements come in powder form, they usually don't have silicone dioxide, With prescription meds, you have to ask the pharmacist . . . One lady found that the pharmacist could actually make her medications for her cheaper than the manufactured form. > > I don't know where that would fit with you Brigite . . . but, when things start changing, it's something to consider. > > I'd suggest getting checked for silicone hypersensitivity . . . Right now, I don't remember who does the testing, but I can get the information! . . . Of course, with your implants still in you, you'd be fighting an uphill battle - but knowledge is power. > > It takes at least three weeks to lose the sugar cravings . . . by the time you lose them completely, sweets will taste disgustingly sweet. It really is a bear! . . . When Candida is at it's worst, you even need to avoid foods with natural sugars - like fruit and carrots. > > This group is great, isn't it? . . . I've learned so much for myself . . . and just keep on learning. The women here really want to see each other get well. We understand how bad it can be when we feel so bad and nobody understands! > > Hugs, > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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