gluten free but not sugar free

i am trying a gluten free diet, but find it really difficult to give up sugar.  has anybody had any results ( good or bad ) with just going gluten free.  Most of my sugars are gone but i do still need sugar in coffee etc.  Any help would be appreciated!

"Stevia" is an alternative that some people use. My mom, actually, has used it for a sugar-substitute for baking for years, and it's tasty with the baked goods. I have to admit I've never tried it "head-on" in a coffee situation or anything though. I know a couple people that are trying to get me to try Agave nectar, too... it's supposed to be even sweeter than honey so you need less of it, but it's supposed to have a "better" kind of glucose...

Maybe someone will chime in that knows a bit more of the mechanics of all this, but those would be my two suggestions... I'm going gluten-free myself, so know that there is a kindred soul out there scouring labels and trying to piece it all together too! Good luck to ya.

I, for one, happily eat my sugar and no gluten, and I feel great!

I have good luck using small amounts of raw sugar in coffee and tea.

oldcronny -

nope, i can tolerate small amounts of alcohol no problem. but i dont drink very often and when i do i am very cognizant of the amount and keep it to a minimum. basically once in a blue moon social drinking. but i stay away from beer. that does bother my tummy now. but wine and liquor i'm good with.

yeah, it takes a few weeks to kick the sugar habit. it sucks going through it but i recommend it for every one, crohn's or not.

the makers diet is some ways similar to the scd, especially on their views of grains and sugars and refined/processed foods. makers does allow grains but sprouted grains and "alternative" grains like spelt and kamut and quinoa, etc etc. NO enriched bleached white flour and eschews whole wheat flour. makers diet is anti gmo and sugar alternatives/substitutes (ie aspartame, splenda, etc). it has you eating naturally. that is whole food. more fruits and vegetables and lean meats and everything organic. basically, if it wasnt around in biblical times then dont eat it. when you think about it, a good rule of thumb. i apply it with the caveat if it cant be made with ingredients that were around in biblical times then dont eat it.