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Posted Yesterday 5:52 AM (GMT 0)
I am a HUGE fan when it comes to candy (specifically livewires, anyone heard of them?).

Anyways, I've been trying my best to stay away from it...but it's just so hard that today I went out and bought a bag of jelly beans.

While I haven't eaten any yet...I was wondering...
Do you think it would be okay for my colitis if..I didn't eat the candy...but I just chewed and spit it out?

I only really crave the taste of candy, seeing as it has no health benefits whatsoever...do you think I may get a flare if I just chew and spit it out? I know I won't be able to spit out every last bit but..would it be okay do you think?

Tell me your thoughts.
Posted Yesterday 6:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sugarcrave (I also use to be a die-hard sugar fiend) my thought is, like sugarless gum (made with sugar alcohols) can affect some people's guts negatively just from chewing it, the same would go for candy as well since whatever is in it does get absorbed through your saliva...of course you can try and see what happens, some people are hugely affected by diet, while others claim they are not...it's very individual. Best of luck to you!
Posted Yesterday 7:51 AM (GMT 0)
Have you thought about trying to find a candy alternative?

I replaced a lot of what I loved with healthier options:
- soft drinks = lemon + honey water
- fried chicken = oven baked almond crusted chicken
- candy = fresh or dried fruits
- chips = sea salted nuts

Granted it does take time and determination to change but slowly.
Posted Yesterday 8:03 AM (GMT 0)
Alternatives are always a good choice and I will take them.
However...there are times when I am really craving this stuff..

Is it at all okay just to chew and spit?
Or is the amount of sugar that goes into your saliva enough to cause a flare?
Posted Yesterday 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
Test it out :). Im not giving up my candy as I have not found any evidence of it being bad for Mr. Colon.
Posted Yesterday 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
I hear ya! I have to have sugar. I found that if I avoid the jelly bean/gummy bear/chewing gum type of candy I do ok. Chocolate is my downfall. I started baking my own stuff. That at least cuts down on preservatives. Moderation is the key.

Tis the Season!
Posted Yesterday 12:47 PM (GMT 0)
I only have a problem if I eat alot of chocolate and I had that issue pre UC.
Posted Yesterday 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
It really depends, if candy makes you sick, then I would imagine chewing it would also have an effect, but if it doesn't make you sick, then it probably doesn't matter one way or another. Not everyone is effected by sugar, I can eat it no problem, but others do, so its up to you to find out if it messes with you. Perhaps simply limiting yourself will be better. Try just to eat a handful every once in a while, that should be enough to satisfy a craving, but not to much to make you sick.
Posted Yesterday 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
I don't have to avoid sugar and the only way you'll know if you have to or not is to try. I don't eat a ton, but I definitely eat it.
Posted Yesterday 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
You can try supplementing with glutamine. Moderate amounts are supposed to stop cravings for sugar and candy. Larger amounts are helpful for alcoholism.

As a side bonus glutamine helps with UC because it repairs damaged tissue in the intestinal tract.
Posted Yesterday 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
Sugarcrave, in the past I've always craved sugar, and it was at its worst about the time I was diagnosed last year. I did some lab testing and found I had yeast/candida overgrowth and a possible parasite. These two things explain how your body craves sugar, to feed the yeast/parasite bacteria. After supplementing with some anti-bacterials and going on a candida-cleanse diet, many things about my condition have improved! Maybe, it's worth a shot in your case. Check out my signature under '2month protocol'.
Posted Yesterday 6:13 PM (GMT 0)

if you are near a trader joes, they sell a dried, unsweetened unsulfured mango that may help with your sweet tooth.  i too love sugar and get cravings , unfortunately sugar is really bad for my colon. i do find the more sugar i ate the more i craved it, the less i ate the less i craved it. 

 

as far as the chew/spit method, you should expereiment and see what happens, since everybodies colon is so different

 

stereo: what lab tests did you get to see if you had candida yeast overgrowth?

Posted Yesterday 7:30 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.livewireenergy.com/products/ingredients/

http://www.livewireenergy.com/products/faqs/

Are these what you're eating?  Are you eating any actual food as well? if so...what?

I'd never pick these based on the fact they have sucralose in them.

Chewing and spitting out....wastes your time and money.

What exactly are you afraid of?

Are you treating your UC with meds as well? if yes...what exactly?

q

 

Posted Yesterday 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
Just a word of caution with those dried apricots....the cause some pretty um, impressive, poops if you eat more than just a few of them. I have ZERO restraint when it comes to dried apricots. But they are really yummy!
Posted Yesterday 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
Dried apricots and prunes are a no no for me!!!! I have a little candy once in a while. Love good and plenty. YUM
Posted Yesterday 9:49 PM (GMT 0)

Sugarcrave said...
I am a HUGE fan when it comes to candy (specifically livewires, anyone heard of them?).

Anyways, I've been trying my best to stay away from it...but it's just so hard that today I went out and bought a bag of jelly beans.

While I haven't eaten any yet...I was wondering...
Do you think it would be okay for my colitis if..I didn't eat the candy...but I just chewed and spit it out?

I only really crave the taste of candy, seeing as it has no health benefits whatsoever...do you think I may get a flare if I just chew and spit it out? I know I won't be able to spit out every last bit but..would it be okay do you think?

Tell me your thoughts.

I have never even heard of Livewires until today, and it definitely looks like something that is NOT good for UC. From what I understand, it's basically like a Sour Punch straw that is like an energy drink with caffeine and vitamins in it?

I personally don't see candy as a problem, particularly hard candy that doesn't have artificial sweeteners. Chocolate is a gamble depending on if it contains milk.

If you like the Livewire for the texture and flavor, maybe consider getting Sour Punch instead?
Posted Yesterday 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
i don't think you should have any digestive problems with chewing the food then spitting it out. i would compare it to toothpaste- you have it in your mouth for a few minutes but it's not going down your throat.

i think it would just get tiring and you might forget and accidentally swallow the food.
Posted Today 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I actually enjoy the chew and spit method.
The majority of you seem to think as long as it's not going down my throat (even though little bits still are) it should be all right.

Anyways yes I am eating other things so hopefully it will all work out.
Posted Today 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
I think you're just "spitting hairs".. smhair  


sheesh, what's the point of not actually eating something? As well..just to mention that if you're doing that and not having the actual sugar going into your body, you'll have insulin released..and nothing to use it up.

How about putting a picture up and imagining eating it. Cheaper.

q

Posted Today 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
I used to be a sugarless gum fanatic, then I switched to a gum with xylitol, then I got UC and had to stop that. My new go to are Altoids. They are really good mints, the peppermint helps a lot with my nausea too. Try them, they're sweetened with plain ol sugar.
Posted Today 6:57 AM (GMT 0)
I say eat the candy and swallow. Life's too short.
Posted Today 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
bananagirl, you'd be surprised to know then that toothpaste has been linked to crohn's disease as a possible trigger...what hits your toung can get absorbed into your body, that's why many (that don't even have bowel diseases) can get instant D from chewing gum made with sugar alcohols...and that's without swallowing the actual gum, the ingredients can infact be absorbed via the tounge.
Posted Today 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Well I've seen people say chewing it and spitting it out won't hurt...but now I'm seeing that I can still get major digestive problems just from it being on my tounge.....?

I honestly don't know what to think everyone seems to be 50/50 on this.
Posted Today 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
It's trial and error Sugarcrave...you won't know for sure until you try for yourself. Best of luck it all goes well for you.
Posted Today 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
what hits your toung can get absorbed into your body, that's why many (that don't even have bowel diseases) can get instant D from chewing gum made with sugar alcohols

It's true and at first I could not believe it. Just chewing Xylitol gum causes D for me.

Another hard-to-believe is that supplements that contain minute ingredients derived from allergens cause flares. I tested this many times because it seemed unbelievable, but any multivite with iodine derived from kelp or a glucosamine capsule derived from shellfish will flare me up.

I could understand gluten in bread or a serving of clam chowder soup, but this seemed impossible to me because we are only talking milligrams.
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