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Insane sweet tooth

redsunflowerredsunflower
in Being Raw

I have a sweet problem. I’m in college and I just don’t have time to get on my bicycle and ride through the snow to buy sweet things. But I crave sweet things so badly! If I actually attempted to fulfill it, I’d be drinking my maple syrup. I don’t understand what is wrong with me. I scarf down dried fruit, fresh fruit, dates, anything with sugar, and it’s never enough. It’s driving me crazy lingering in my little kitchen area wishing there was something sweet, like a dessert, to eat. Does anyone else have this problem?

Comments

  • steamboatkatiesteamboatkatie

    I used to. Until I started eating cacao and it slowly went away. Now I can only have a little sweets at a time.. I used to go through every cabinets looking for something sugary! Thank Goodness for Cacao!

  • Shady LadyShady Lady

    I have the same issue. My weakness is Prunes or Dates dipped in Tahini. Once I get started I can’t stop and I start pacing the kitchen like a ravenous mad-woman. I’ve tried the Greens thing but it just doesn’t seem to work.

    I need to figure it out before I have another bout with cavities : (

  • smoothielovesmoothielove

    eww dates dipped in tahini…is your tahini sweet? mine is very bitter more of a savory thing. I love it as dressing (mixed with some other ingredients) for salads.

  • Shady LadyShady Lady

    Yes very bitter. But it is kind of reminiscent of Peanut Butter and Jelly. I really dig it. It goes so well with the super sweetness of the dates.

  • BelisariusBelisarius

    It could just be that you’re lacking energy. You mention in your profile that you enjoy running cross-country. If you do this regularly, it could be that you’re expending more energy than you’re taking in. The body sometimes craves sweet things when it is low on fuel (sugar = instant energy). My advice would be to look over your diet, and check you’re getting enough to eat on a day-to-day basis … esp. nuts, avos etc.

  • redsunflowerredsunflower

    Wow, everyone’s advice here is great. I’m going to try and take in more greens and green smoothies. I don’t think I’m really lacking energy because I also eat a lot of nuts and nut butters and avocados. But yesterday I tried making cacao pudding and it was very satisfying. That was great advice, once again! And samilicious, apples are my favorite comfort food too, and bananas too. I live where it’s pretty cold and snows, and I grew up in Napa, CA, where it DOESN’T snow, so I am adjusting to the weather. I figured I was craving calories. I just didn’t know why sugar. Should try coconut butter.

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