topic Re: My new diet has solved many problems but created some new issues in Wellness

My new diet has solved many problems but created some new issues

Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 19:37:33 GMT

I am working with a dietician who specializes in food sensitivities and she has me one a plan that eliminates several foods from my diet.

Currently I can not eat several of my favorite vegetables or gluten and 2 weeks in and the results are amazing - no more itchy skin, no more dry eyes, knee pain is gone, my sinuses are clear, I sleep better and have more energy then I have had in years.

BUT..... I now crave carbs! Which is so odd as I was never a big carb, pasta or bread eater. Other than noodles in soup, whole grain crackers or cripsy noodles/croutons on a salad I did not eat much bread in a day or a week.

I have to talk with her this week, but it is terrible! I swear I miss my vegetables so much it is driving me to crave 'comfort food'! This is ridiculous, I know I have to keep focusing on all the great results I have but......

Has anyone ever experienced a craving kick back?

Re: My new diet has solved many problems but created some new issues

Nonametoday — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 19:39:31 GMT

Yes. Not sure what kind of diet you are on but when I had that carb craving about once every 10 days, I ate half a banana and it worked for me.

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 19:50:14 GMT

I have been on a no sugar low carb way of eating for years, and recently started having a piece of cake or a doughnut or ice cream here and there, and it sent me into a sugar craving mode like I've never seen before....it's as though the refined sugar is as addictive as a drug to me.

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Sooner — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:00:01 GMT

OP--what veggies are you leaving off? Poor baby! Carb cravings are a bad bad thing.

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Meeras — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:05:09 GMT

carb cravings is bad no doubt..

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chrystaltree — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:12:57 GMT

I don't know what type of diet you are on, but, I think whenever you exclude entire groups of foods from your diet, you will definitely crave them. Even if you never ate much of them before. It's like when I say, don't think about turtles for 15 minutes. Suddenly, turtles are all you can think about. Usually the cravings go away once your mind and your body accept any diet. That's usually after a week or two. You might want to review what you are eating and when you are eating it with your nutritionist. And let her know about the cravings. She might have some ideas, she might be able modify it a bit.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:16:37 GMT

On 7/27/2014 Sooner said:
OP--what veggies are you leaving off? Poor baby! Carb cravings are a bad bad thing.

Nightshades.

I think I could go gluten free in a SECOND if I could keep everything else. I love my vegetables, I cheated once in the two weeks and I regretted it. I never thought healthy food could provoke such an inflammatory response.

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SuesCat — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:17:10 GMT

Maybe your cravings are telling you that you are lacking in B - Vitamins? many of which are found in whole grains? 'Just a thought.

'Glad you've had such success so soon! 'Wishing you continued progress!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:21:16 GMT

On 7/27/2014 Azcowgirl said: I have been on a no sugar low carb way of eating for years, and recently started having a piece of cake or a doughnut or ice cream here and there, and it sent me into a sugar craving mode like I've never seen before....it's as though the refined sugar is as addictive as a drug to me.

Been there! I find adjusting to a low carb diet relatively easy. The carb cravings only last for a week or so. But after that, just eating a cookie or couple of sips of regular soda, makes me seriously ill. I get nauseous, I get the shakes. And I don't mind that because there's no cheating when I seriously go low carb.

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HUENEME GIRL — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:21:30 GMT

sounds strange but sugar cravings can be controlled with a piece of cheese!

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:46:10 GMT

On 7/27/2014 HUENEME GIRL said:
sounds strange but sugar cravings can be controlled with a piece of cheese!

I honestly do not think it is sweets I crave, it is more a texture issue. We have eaten clean for many years, I cook from scratch, no processed foods, very little sugar. When I crunch crave I would reach for bell peppers, raw, no dip. Pretzels or chips do not appeal to me any more. But now that I can not eat peppers and many other vegetables that I love I am 'off the rails.' Sigh..

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:50:32 GMT

On 7/27/2014 SuesCat said:
Maybe your cravings are telling you that you are lacking in B - Vitamins? many of which are found in whole grains? 'Just a thought.

'Glad you've had such success so soon! 'Wishing you continued progress!

Thank you for the well wishes. I could not have dreamed of better results, with NO MEDS. I have to focus on the positive. A co-worker recommended her after her mother found huge relief of hives and painful knees and ankles. All from diet modifications.

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FlowershopGirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:53:25 GMT

I have some food allergies and I can't eat some veggies I used to love. My dietician told me that eating the paleo diet will help those cravings for carbs. She suggested good fats, which the paleo diet encourage as they satisfy the munchies urge such as avocados, nuts and seeds. I would suggest maybe trying those and see if they help your cravings. If you can have dairy, rich cheese is also good. None of the over-processed stuff, just the real block cheese or gouda.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:02:41 GMT

On 7/27/2014 Abrowneyegirl said:
On 7/27/2014 HUENEME GIRL said:
sounds strange but sugar cravings can be controlled with a piece of cheese!

I honestly do not think it is sweets I crave, it is more a texture issue. We have eaten clean for many years, I cook from scratch, no processed foods, very little sugar. When I crunch crave I would reach for bell peppers, raw, no dip. Pretzels or chips do not appeal to me any more. But now that I can not eat peppers and many other vegetables that I love I am 'off the rails.' Sigh..

Sounds like you miss bread. Can't you eat any of the gluten free, whole grain breads and crackers that are available? You can buy whole grain, gluten free flour and make your own if you want total control over what's in your bread.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:03:45 GMT

On 7/27/2014 HUENEME GIRL said:
sounds strange but sugar cravings can be controlled with a piece of cheese!

Makes perfect sense .... protein with a little fat kills sugar cravings .... always default to protein.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:06:52 GMT

OP, it sounds like your dietician knows what they are doing, and you can't be the first person on the planet to eliminate certain foods and have other cravings.

Talk to your dietician and have them "tweak" your permissible food list. That should do the trick.

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FlowershopGirl — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 22:19:22 GMT

Reading chrystaltree's comment also made me think about bread. I couldn't stand the gluten-free breads I found in the stores, they all tasted wooden to me. I rooted around on the net and found a couple of recipes of bread made with teff flour. I love the teff flour, its nutty and satisfying. No, not for sandwiches but great toasted and very tasty. Just google gluten-free teff bread recipes.

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violann — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:04:11 GMT

I was a slave to cravings until I omitted dairy, grain, salt, and sugar. When I do eat sugar (weddings) I can't wait to get back on track. Feeling great!

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sidsmom — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:37:53 GMT

Sweet potatoes? Rice?

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Goldengate8361 — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:58:59 GMT

I've been low-carb for almost a year now---and my health has greatly improved! I rarely ever have sugar cravings anymore, but if I get to wanting a desert, I have an Atkins shake or an Atkins bar of some sort. They are really delicious and they are extremely satisfying.