Re: Increase in sweet cravings

[Guest guest]

Not sure if this will help but I started drinking diluted grape juice.

Now I drink regular grape juice (probably going to start diluting it

again). Around six months in of strict SCD, I started getting a crazy

appetite and I ate a lot--and maintained it. That stops eventually.

I've read other posts similar to this. Maybe if you try some diluted

juice or fruit, it would help with the cravings.

Debbie 39 cd

> I am tapering of the Prednisone and , knock on wood if improvement

> continues I hopefully will be off come the end of the week. I noticed

> a strong sweet craving initially when starting the diet five months

> ago - the craving was so strong I remember just having bowl of honey

> on my desk and dipping into every ten minutes or so throughout the

> day. I figured that it was me going through a sugar withdrawal and

> within about two weeks it went away. Almost at six months on SCD and

> had a recent flare that I have been trying to manage since Dec. This

> sweet craving has been getting more intense over the last week and a

> half and it is rather strong at present. No yeast issues at this time

> so I don't think that is the culprit. Does anyone else have their two

> cents worth on what might be going on here? Is this a common side

> effect while being on the diet, having a flare or die off? I gave

> into the craving because it does not seem to make my situation worse

> that I know of - still getting better, but a cup of honey in the

> marshmello frosting that I have eaten all of in the last 12 hours I

> think is a bit extreme. Since I know I need to manage things in

> moderation I will not be making anymore and am just going to tough out

> the cravings.

>

> aiazeen

> SCD (almost six months)

> UC - 5.5 yrs

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree, grape juice really helps sugar cravings. Plus, it still

tastes very sweet even when diluted. I don't think I'll ever go back

to full strength, because I'm satisfied with it as is.

Meringues also were good for my sweet tooth, and I'd just limit myself

to 2 a day. They're a pain to make though, so I usually just have a

teaspoon of honey instead.

And finally, peacan butter brownies. So delectable! Even eating just

1/2 of one is great!

Holly

Crohn's

SCD 12/01/08

>

> Not sure if this will help but I started drinking diluted grape juice.

> Now I drink regular grape juice (probably going to start diluting it

> again). Around six months in of strict SCD, I started getting a crazy

> appetite and I ate a lot--and maintained it. That stops eventually.

> I've read other posts similar to this. Maybe if you try some diluted

> juice or fruit, it would help with the cravings.

>

> Debbie 39 cd

[Guest guest]

I've been feeling intense sweet cravings with a lot of bloating, gas,

and about 5 pounds of weight gain. I'm trying like heck not to overdo

my sweet indulgences but I find myself craving them so bad, I'm

scared if I don't eat something sweet, I'll cheat. I'm hoping this is

1 year die off and it will go away soon. This has been going on for

about a month. Lots of intestinal noise (gurgling) and constipation

has accompanied this. This is what I've been indulging in.

Nut butter with honey added

Honey in my coffee

Toasting pecans in a skillet and adding raisins and honey until hot

I probably eat the toasted pecan concoction 3 or 4 times a week and

I'm using honey every day. I'm really trying not to overdo it, but

the dreams are back and I'm just scared I'll cheat because I do have

SAD food in my house for my little girl.

I know this doesn't help you and I'm sorry. I just don't know what to

do. I know I'm just feeding the bad bugs when I need to be starving

them. <sigh>

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 1 year

>

> > I am tapering of the Prednisone and , knock on wood if improvement

> > continues I hopefully will be off come the end of the week. I

noticed

> > a strong sweet craving initially when starting the diet five

months

> > ago - the craving was so strong I remember just having bowl of

honey

> > on my desk and dipping into every ten minutes or so throughout the

> > day. I figured that it was me going through a sugar withdrawal and

> > within about two weeks it went away. Almost at six months on SCD

and

> > had a recent flare that I have been trying to manage since Dec.

This

> > sweet craving has been getting more intense over the last week

and a

> > half and it is rather strong at present. No yeast issues at this

time

> > so I don't think that is the culprit. Does anyone else have their

two

> > cents worth on what might be going on here? Is this a common side

> > effect while being on the diet, having a flare or die off? I gave

> > into the craving because it does not seem to make my situation

worse

> > that I know of - still getting better, but a cup of honey in the

> > marshmello frosting that I have eaten all of in the last 12 hours

I

> > think is a bit extreme. Since I know I need to manage things in

> > moderation I will not be making anymore and am just going to

tough out

> > the cravings.

> >

> > aiazeen

> > SCD (almost six months)

> > UC - 5.5 yrs

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I've been feeling intense sweet cravings with a lot of bloating, gas,

and about 5 pounds of weight gain. I'm trying like heck not to overdo

my sweet indulgences but I find myself craving them so bad, I'm

scared if I don't eat something sweet, I'll cheat. I'm hoping this is

1 year die off and it will go away soon. This has been going on for

about a month. Lots of intestinal noise (gurgling) and constipation

has accompanied this. This is what I've been indulging in.

Nut butter with honey added

Honey in my coffee

Toasting pecans in a skillet and adding raisins and honey until hot

I probably eat the toasted pecan concoction 3 or 4 times a week and

I'm using honey every day. I'm really trying not to overdo it, but

the dreams are back and I'm just scared I'll cheat because I do have

SAD food in my house for my little girl.

I know this doesn't help you and I'm sorry. I just don't know what to

do. I know I'm just feeding the bad bugs when I need to be starving

them. <sigh>

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 1 year

>

> > I am tapering of the Prednisone and , knock on wood if improvement

> > continues I hopefully will be off come the end of the week. I

noticed

> > a strong sweet craving initially when starting the diet five

months

> > ago - the craving was so strong I remember just having bowl of

honey

> > on my desk and dipping into every ten minutes or so throughout the

> > day. I figured that it was me going through a sugar withdrawal and

> > within about two weeks it went away. Almost at six months on SCD

and

> > had a recent flare that I have been trying to manage since Dec.

This

> > sweet craving has been getting more intense over the last week

and a

> > half and it is rather strong at present. No yeast issues at this

time

> > so I don't think that is the culprit. Does anyone else have their

two

> > cents worth on what might be going on here? Is this a common side

> > effect while being on the diet, having a flare or die off? I gave

> > into the craving because it does not seem to make my situation

worse

> > that I know of - still getting better, but a cup of honey in the

> > marshmello frosting that I have eaten all of in the last 12 hours

I

> > think is a bit extreme. Since I know I need to manage things in

> > moderation I will not be making anymore and am just going to

tough out

> > the cravings.

> >

> > aiazeen

> > SCD (almost six months)

> > UC - 5.5 yrs

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Lemon curd even without meringues is so good. It's at www.scdrecipe.com.

Debbie 39 cd

[Guest guest]

I've been feeling intense sweet cravings with a lot of bloating, gas, and about 5 pounds of weight gain. I'm trying like heck not to overdo my sweet indulgences but I find myself craving them so bad, I'm scared if I don't eat something sweet, I'll cheat. I'm hoping this is 1 year die off and it will go away soon. Could be 1 year flare and resurgence of yeast/bacterial populationcreating the sweet cravings?Maybe you should try some of the natural anti-fungals:NATURAL ANTIFUNGALShttp://www.pecanbread.com/new/Sup1.htmlNatural antifungals include garlic, oil of oregano (OoO), Olive leaf extract (OLE), caprylic acid, Grapefruit seed extract (GSE).The natural antifungals should be rotated.---Also coconut oil. This has been going on for about a month. Lots of intestinal noise (gurgling) and constipation has accompanied this. This is what I've been indulging in.Mara

[Guest guest]

I've been feeling intense sweet cravings with a lot of bloating, gas, and about 5 pounds of weight gain. I'm trying like heck not to overdo my sweet indulgences but I find myself craving them so bad, I'm scared if I don't eat something sweet, I'll cheat. I'm hoping this is 1 year die off and it will go away soon. Could be 1 year flare and resurgence of yeast/bacterial populationcreating the sweet cravings?Maybe you should try some of the natural anti-fungals:NATURAL ANTIFUNGALShttp://www.pecanbread.com/new/Sup1.htmlNatural antifungals include garlic, oil of oregano (OoO), Olive leaf extract (OLE), caprylic acid, Grapefruit seed extract (GSE).The natural antifungals should be rotated.---Also coconut oil. This has been going on for about a month. Lots of intestinal noise (gurgling) and constipation has accompanied this. This is what I've been indulging in.Mara

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the advice on the antifungals. I think you're on to

something with the yeast because I've been extremly tired and foggy

headed lately. Didn't even think about it.

I'll def try some antifungals. I already use coconut oil.

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 1 Year

> Maybe you should try some of the natural anti-fungals:

>

> NATURAL ANTIFUNGALS

>

> http://www.pecanbread.com/new/Sup1.html

>

> Natural antifungals include garlic, oil of oregano (OoO), Olive

leaf extract (OLE), caprylic acid, Grapefruit seed extract (GSE).

>

> The natural antifungals should be rotated.

>

> Also coconut oil.

> Mara