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Any alternative to sweets/sugar?

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j25x
j25x

Hello lovely ladies,

I've recently changed my diet, eating more healthy, cutting out sweets, cakes etc.

My body is craving for them but I know a lot of sugar makes PCOS worse. I've been eating a lot of fruit to try and get natural sugar from that.

What treats do you have as an alternative? Are there any low fat chocolates etc?

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  • Chris-J
    Chris-J j25x

    Posted

    I went through 'withdrawal' of chocolate/sweets and crisps (in particular) but I did so, short term, by replacing my 'snacks of choice' with fruit and nuts - mixed bags, bought in the supermarket.

    I stopped 'fizzy drinks' and replaced it with water (plain water) which I absolutely hated at first but now I quite enjoy!

    Sadly there is no 'quick/easy' solution - lots of willpower mixed with dogged determination and once your body gets used to not having its 'fix', you'll find it all, very easy!

    • j25x
      j25x Chris-J

      Posted

      Hi Chris-J,

      Lovely to hear from you. I'll start getting the mixed bags - didn't think of that.

      I've found some great crisps by Walkers that are multigrain - high in fibre and protein. I get the sour cream flavour - they're really nice.

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    • Chris-J
      Chris-J j25x

      Posted

      The problem with any crisp type product is that they are a) deep fried and; b) made of starch (which once digested, converts to sugar.

      Best to 'stay well-clear' of all starch based products - potato, pasta, rice, bread etc.

    • j25x
      j25x Chris-J

      Posted

      Thank you for that info. I suppose I'll be healthier for it. I've just started to do loads of research so I'm finding new things out day by day.

      Potatoes - I have sweet potatoes now

      Pasta, rice and bread - I have brown/wheat instead

  • Chris-J
    Chris-J j25x

    Posted

    Good for you - you're certainly heading in the right direction and slowly you will feel the benefits!!

    Good luck

  • monia7297
    monia7297 j25x

    Posted

    Don't believe that chocolate would be low fat or not sweet. First month is the worst, later is better. Even somebody gives me something sweet I refuse - No, thanks. Strong will - this is the most important.
    • j25x
      j25x monia7297

      Posted

      Thank you Monia. I'm getting there. Just need to make sure I stock up on healthy foods as its so easy to pick up a chocolate biscuit etc if I need a snack. I'll look into inofem.
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