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Craving Sugar After Quitting Alcohol

on 03/17/2015

After being off alcohol for nearly 2 months I am craving sugar and I have turned to chocolate for the craving. I have tried eating oranges, bananas, kiwi to satisfy my want for sugar. Is there anything else I can take? I am also drinking lots of distilled water along with a pinch of salt hoping it would ease the cravings. I was tested last week for type 2 diabetes and the results came back all good.

Hope to hear from you x


03/17/2015

John1974, I once heard from a doctor, that sugar cravings mean a need for more protein. It worked for me. Try a nice, juicy slice of salmon!


03/17/2015

Mmsg, I will give it a try and will let you know if it helps me.


03/17/2015

I have heard that chromium can be taken to reduce sugar cravings. Might be worth Googling.


03/17/2015

Sugar, fat , alcohol, drugs, carbs, endorphens from exercise, sex, gambling, shopping , golf, watching sports, workaholism, gaming, cleaning like monk, people pleasing or rescuing ect ...ect....ect.....you name what does it for you, that gives the relief in your brain in those pleasure centers .

If you have issues that led you to drink, it is possible your brain is trying to help you find another way to get a fix so you can have peace in your emotions. You could be unaware of issues your body is helping you tune out.

If so....pick a healthy choice that works for you, start a garden, remodel the house, join a walking club or biking club or hiking club, there are lots of healthy addictions to pick from.


03/18/2015

Mmsg, I tried that salmon and it seems to have done the trick. so I'm going to start and increase my protein intake see how things goes. Thank you.


03/18/2015

Hi Charity, thanks for your reply. I have been walking 3 miles a day and altered my diet. Old patterns I have changed. On a certain night that I would have had a drink I now replace with doing something completely diff. Thanks for the advice.


07/13/2015

from a very young age I was a heavy drinker of beer until recently.

and I have a problem with takin to much sugar which I have cut back on.

my right breast is swollen and when I touch it feels lumpy and fatty to touch when I grope it. im also experiencing slight soreness sometimes in my back just directly on the other side of my back.

I have a appointment with my gp to confirm this next week. can anyone recommend a treatment for this? I have also stopped drinking several weeks

love john


09/10/2016

I hope you're OK, John. Breast issues up to & including cancer can occur due to lack of iodine. Find a good nascent iodine and take as directed. I know a good source in the states but I'm not sure they'd ship to you in Northern Ireland. What I use is Nascent Iodine. Cheers~