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Am I missing something in my diet? Since going gluten-free, I have been craving candy and chocolate, and never used to have a sweet tooth. I imagine my body is freaking about about the reduction in refined carbs in general, but oddly enough, I'm not craving bread, but gum drops and jelly beans and the like! This definitely doesn't do much for the waistline when I indulge! Ideas? I am not the BEST at maintaining a healthy diet, but what I might be missing in food intake I make up for with a daily multivitamin.
Does Anyone Else Have Cravings?
I never used to until gluten-free
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 06:34 AM
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 02:53 PM
I second you on all of the chocolate cravings.... ouch!
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 04:45 PM
Peanut butter cookies. 
And it's funny, I never really liked them before going gluten free. 
Marcia
And it's funny, I never really liked them before going gluten free. Marcia
Jan 1990 - Dx CFS/ME/FM (URI's, Ataxia, myoclonus, orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, brain fog, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat... ) Completely Disabled (housebound and bedridden at times)
2004 - Digestive pain all the time.
May 2004 - Hiatal hernia, erosive gastritis, gastroparesis (endoscopy)
August 2004 - Colon polyps, diverticulitus, internal hemorrhoids (colonoscopy)
No relief from Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zelnorm, Miralax, Imodium, Lomotil ...
July 2005 - GP recommended WFDFSFEFCF + vegan (Also, anything that hurts free)
Immediately stopped needing naps and digestive pain reduced.
Sept 2005 - GFDFCFSFEF + chemical free - Immediately stopped feeling jittery / buzzing and digestive issues were much better.
June 2006 - Dx B12 and iron deficient. Started B12 injections and using cast iron pan.
August 2006 - MYOCLONUS GONE. (off Klonopin)
September 2006 - ATAXIA, INSOMNIA and Feeling like the floor was moving under my feet gone.
June 19, 2007 - Positive DQ2, Dx Celiac
October 2007 - Sleeping like a baby, waking up with energy, but still having fatigue/stamina issues
Nov 2007 - Started Paleo diet for chronic hypoglycemia
April 2008 - GTT normal. I'm no longer hypoglycemic. Started Low oxalate diet for kidney stones.
May 1, 2008 - Began salt loading for OI/NMH - noticed immediately muscle weakness was gone. I was sodium deficient but my labs don't reflect it. Still working on OI and PEM.
2004 - Digestive pain all the time.
May 2004 - Hiatal hernia, erosive gastritis, gastroparesis (endoscopy)
August 2004 - Colon polyps, diverticulitus, internal hemorrhoids (colonoscopy)
No relief from Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zelnorm, Miralax, Imodium, Lomotil ...
July 2005 - GP recommended WFDFSFEFCF + vegan (Also, anything that hurts free)
Immediately stopped needing naps and digestive pain reduced.
Sept 2005 - GFDFCFSFEF + chemical free - Immediately stopped feeling jittery / buzzing and digestive issues were much better.
June 2006 - Dx B12 and iron deficient. Started B12 injections and using cast iron pan.
August 2006 - MYOCLONUS GONE. (off Klonopin)
September 2006 - ATAXIA, INSOMNIA and Feeling like the floor was moving under my feet gone.
June 19, 2007 - Positive DQ2, Dx Celiac
October 2007 - Sleeping like a baby, waking up with energy, but still having fatigue/stamina issues
Nov 2007 - Started Paleo diet for chronic hypoglycemia
April 2008 - GTT normal. I'm no longer hypoglycemic. Started Low oxalate diet for kidney stones.
May 1, 2008 - Began salt loading for OI/NMH - noticed immediately muscle weakness was gone. I was sodium deficient but my labs don't reflect it. Still working on OI and PEM.
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 05:20 PM
M&M's are a quick fix for me. There is also a long list of candies that are availble to us. Stay tooned and I will post you some of them.
Lisa
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 05:26 PM
I get cravings for different foods all the time. I mostly want chips.
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 05:28 PM
To S\stave off the choc. fix....
Cadberry Eggs
snickers
Dove Choc.
Mars
Neccos - my fav.
Reses PB Cups
Tooties Rolls.
Any many more, someone will post the Candy List for you.
Cadberry Eggs
snickers
Dove Choc.
Mars
Neccos - my fav.
Reses PB Cups
Tooties Rolls.
Any many more, someone will post the Candy List for you.
Lisa
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 05:30 PM
I eat skittles and Trebor allan sweedish berries, gummie bears, fuzzy peaches, and cherry blasters.
Carrie Faith
Diagnosed with Celiac Disease in March 2004
Postitive tTg Blood Test, December 2003
Positive Biopsy, March 3, 2004
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Postitive tTg Blood Test, December 2003
Positive Biopsy, March 3, 2004
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 05:33 PM
I go the the frozen section of the grocery store and see the California, thin pizza and say...ohh. But then I would take one bite and say that I have done that. Never did like pizza before. It's all a mind game. You can't have it, so tell youself that you don't need it. That's how I try to deal without getting angry.
Reprogram yourself and perhaps is will be easier for you.
Lisa
Reprogram yourself and perhaps is will be easier for you.
Lisa
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 05:38 PM
I have developed a habit of eating Dove Dark Chocolate--I crave it every day! I buy the little individualy wrapped squares and try to limit them to 2 or 3 a day. That dosen't always work 
Patti
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 06:40 PM
I had a chocolate free day today. So far anyway 
I'm still having a few pains in my chest, so I am trying to see if it is the chocolate. I sure hope not
I love the green and black's 70 % cocoa MMMmmmm
I'm still having a few pains in my chest, so I am trying to see if it is the chocolate. I sure hope not
I love the green and black's 70 % cocoa MMMmmmm
Jan 1990 - Dx CFS/ME/FM (URI's, Ataxia, myoclonus, orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, brain fog, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat... ) Completely Disabled (housebound and bedridden at times)
2004 - Digestive pain all the time.
May 2004 - Hiatal hernia, erosive gastritis, gastroparesis (endoscopy)
August 2004 - Colon polyps, diverticulitus, internal hemorrhoids (colonoscopy)
No relief from Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zelnorm, Miralax, Imodium, Lomotil ...
July 2005 - GP recommended WFDFSFEFCF + vegan (Also, anything that hurts free)
Immediately stopped needing naps and digestive pain reduced.
Sept 2005 - GFDFCFSFEF + chemical free - Immediately stopped feeling jittery / buzzing and digestive issues were much better.
June 2006 - Dx B12 and iron deficient. Started B12 injections and using cast iron pan.
August 2006 - MYOCLONUS GONE. (off Klonopin)
September 2006 - ATAXIA, INSOMNIA and Feeling like the floor was moving under my feet gone.
June 19, 2007 - Positive DQ2, Dx Celiac
October 2007 - Sleeping like a baby, waking up with energy, but still having fatigue/stamina issues
Nov 2007 - Started Paleo diet for chronic hypoglycemia
April 2008 - GTT normal. I'm no longer hypoglycemic. Started Low oxalate diet for kidney stones.
May 1, 2008 - Began salt loading for OI/NMH - noticed immediately muscle weakness was gone. I was sodium deficient but my labs don't reflect it. Still working on OI and PEM.
2004 - Digestive pain all the time.
May 2004 - Hiatal hernia, erosive gastritis, gastroparesis (endoscopy)
August 2004 - Colon polyps, diverticulitus, internal hemorrhoids (colonoscopy)
No relief from Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zelnorm, Miralax, Imodium, Lomotil ...
July 2005 - GP recommended WFDFSFEFCF + vegan (Also, anything that hurts free)
Immediately stopped needing naps and digestive pain reduced.
Sept 2005 - GFDFCFSFEF + chemical free - Immediately stopped feeling jittery / buzzing and digestive issues were much better.
June 2006 - Dx B12 and iron deficient. Started B12 injections and using cast iron pan.
August 2006 - MYOCLONUS GONE. (off Klonopin)
September 2006 - ATAXIA, INSOMNIA and Feeling like the floor was moving under my feet gone.
June 19, 2007 - Positive DQ2, Dx Celiac
October 2007 - Sleeping like a baby, waking up with energy, but still having fatigue/stamina issues
Nov 2007 - Started Paleo diet for chronic hypoglycemia
April 2008 - GTT normal. I'm no longer hypoglycemic. Started Low oxalate diet for kidney stones.
May 1, 2008 - Began salt loading for OI/NMH - noticed immediately muscle weakness was gone. I was sodium deficient but my labs don't reflect it. Still working on OI and PEM.
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 07:14 PM
jerseyangel, on Jul 11 2006, 06:38 PM, said:
I have developed a habit of eating Dove Dark Chocolate--I crave it every day! I buy the little individualy wrapped squares and try to limit them to 2 or 3 a day. That dosen't always work
Just two or three Doves a day! What discipline....do I get cravings?? Only all the time now. Hershey's Hugs for me, milk chocolate and almonds.....wish I could say I was like Patti, but am known to eat half a bag at a time....
Generally I don't keep stuff like that in the house as I just want to keep eating!
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 07:50 PM
I have had the opposite effect. I used to crave my coffee in the mornings and now for some reason, I can't even stand the idea. The only explanation I can come up with is that my flavored coffee had gluten in it.
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 09:03 PM
I think that craving sweets is a reaction to too much protein - and you can offset it a bit by eating apple cider vinegar. what? that's not as yummy as desssert. (The theory is you've got a lot of acid foods and need alkaline - or you've got a lot of contractive foods and need expansive -- I forget which.)
Always the killjoy....
You know what I've been eating for dessert since I gave up all sugar, fruits, and sugary veggies five days ago (yes, I know exactly how many days it's been, how many minutes, how many seconds).....
almond butter
4 drops stevia
cinnimmon (sP?)
Always the killjoy....
You know what I've been eating for dessert since I gave up all sugar, fruits, and sugary veggies five days ago (yes, I know exactly how many days it's been, how many minutes, how many seconds).....
almond butter
4 drops stevia
cinnimmon (sP?)
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Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:28 PM
I get cravings all the time! Most of the time, out of absolutely nowhere, and sometimes for the strangest things, that its like NEED..IT..NOW.. 
I'm more addicted to coffee since being gluten-free, seriously..
~lisa~
I'm more addicted to coffee since being gluten-free, seriously..
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 01:17 AM
Bully4You, on Jul 12 2006, 01:03 AM, said:
I think that craving sweets is a reaction to too much protein - and you can offset it a bit by eating apple cider vinegar. what? that's not as yummy as desssert. (The theory is you've got a lot of acid foods and need alkaline - or you've got a lot of contractive foods and need expansive -- I forget which.)
I think cravings in general are a sign that you're missing something in your diet, though the thing you are craving may be unrelated to what you need. That's why people who go on "diets" fall off their programs. Their bodies are telling them to EAT!! and they get mad cravings.
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