Amy said:
> Looking for advice -- I've found that while eating vlf for the past year and a
> half, my sugar intake is through the roof. Any advice out there on how best to
> cut down or eliminate my 2nd favorite vice? I'm wondering if my sugar
> addiction is really a vitamin deficiency.
>
Ah, yes, this sounds mighty familiar! I used to have terrible sugar
cravings, which unfortunately I quenched with lots of sugary stuff.
What I have discovered (thanks to Dr. McDougall) is that when you
crave sugar, you are really craving carbohydrates. What's the
simplest carbohydrate? Sugar. To satisfy this urge in a more
healthful way, eat complex carbohydrates like whole grains, cereals,
etc. I like snacking on whole grains cooked with cinnamon and vanilla
extract with some raisins thrown in. Very satisfying to the sweet
tooth.
Stick with whole grain carbohydrates, rather than processed stuff.
Sheri
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