PSA Sugar Fix

slwager

I'm an afternoon sugar-needer.  Just discovered the baskin robbins cookies n cream hard candies. 

sugar free (i know-i'll worry about carcinogens later). 

only thing low cal that has ever satisfied 3 pm cravings.

anyone else have a sweet snack they love that isn't terrible?

emilyinchile

No

I am as of yesterday trying to really cut back on sugar - I know some people think it causes inflammation (I'm not sure how respected that idea is), and since I'm having trouble with tendinitis I'm up for anything that might help. I have grapes as my afternoon snack, but all I want is baked goods of some sort from the Starbucks next door.

TatiMarie

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[QUOTE]No :( I am as of yesterday trying to really cut back on sugar <strong>- I know some people think it causes inflammation (I'm not sure how respected that idea is),</strong> and since I'm having trouble with tendinitis I'm up for anything that might help. I have grapes as my afternoon snack, but all I want is baked goods of some sort from the Starbucks next door.
Posted by emilyinchile[/QUOTE]

So I've been on this "healthy skin diet" that consists of things like berries, spinach, sweet potatoes, etc.  After a month, my skin cleared up so nicely.  Finally this weekend I thought I would indulge since it was my sister's graduation and a friend's birthday.  Yeah, my face is itchy and red.  WTH.  Sugar is not my friend :(

Beachy730

I'm really trying to cut back on sugar because my dentist basically said it's destroying my teeth Yep, after 27 years of hearing that sugar rots your teeth, and countless fillings, it took a root canal to finally convince me to listen to those dentist people.

However, my favorite low-cal sugar treat is Fun Dip.  The packs that are 1 sugar pack and 1 stick are only 50 calories, and on WW it's only 1 point. 

emilyinchile

Tati, that's crazy. I really do not see the low/no sugar thing becoming a long-term change for me, I just figured I'd try it for a couple weeks and see if there's any change. I will not be a happy camper if there's minor improvement as a result and then even worse problems when I eat it again.

TatiMarie

Emily, it's hard.  I will never 100% give up on sugar.  I have too much of a sweet tooth

Wiscisbliss

Fudge-cicles are less than 100 calories and hit the spot for me. 

100 calories sounds high... but I crave cake, cookies, ice cream, candy bars, etc.  So that is as well behaved as I can get.

slwager

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[QUOTE]I'm really trying to cut back on sugar because my dentist basically said it's destroying my teeth Yep, after 27 years of hearing that sugar rots your teeth, and countless fillings, it took a root canal to finally convince me to listen to those dentist people. However, my favorite low-cal sugar treat is Fun Dip.  The packs that are 1 sugar pack and 1 stick are only 50 calories, and on WW it's only 1 point. 
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

forgot that existed!  i used to love it and my parents were so mad because blue dust got everywhere.  (i was a messy kid)

aragx6

The two things that will usually do it for me are the Lorna Doone 100-calorie packs and the Yoplait Whips -- there's something about the whipped yogurt that feels more like a treat. And if you put it in the freezer for like 20 minutes they're even awesome-er!

NotColloquial

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[QUOTE]No :( I am as of yesterday trying to really cut back on sugar - I know some people think it causes inflammation (I'm not sure how respected that idea is), and since I'm having trouble with tendinitis I'm up for anything that might help. I have grapes as my afternoon snack, but all I want is baked goods of some sort from the Starbucks next door.
Posted by emilyinchile[/QUOTE]

Sugar does cause some problems with inflammation. Cutting back on sugar, high-fat meats, and other junk will help you heal faster. I know that sounds like a blanket statement, but it is especially true with tendinitis.

Foods/ drinks that have been fermented have been shown to be effective in helping alleviate inflammation, as well as pineapple, onions, garlic, and broccoli.

Has your physician given you some kind of stretch you can do to help alleviate the pain?

Edit: Oh! And turmeric is really good for relieving inflammation.