Originally Posted by
hick
I've been off added sugars for almost an entire year.
Carbs too No noodles, rice, bread, etc.
I know many view this as not living life, but I've come to crave lettuce, berries, kimchi, raw nuts and raw seaweed.
noticeable increase in energy levels, memory is stronger and don't get terribly hungry often
Slowly putting honey back into diet
All sweeteners are arguably bad for you in distinct ways...(?)
When I'm craving sweets, I'll use cinnamon, raisins, dark chocolate, pure maple syrup, dates, other fruits and/or a sweetener. A different sweetener most times (playing into 'everything in moderation' theory), but I do prefer Stevia.