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Posted 7/22/2015 4:06 AM (GMT 0)
Anyone else struggle with addiction to carbohydrates? Lol I feel like a junkie but I know excess carb is not good for my uc :(
Posted 7/22/2015 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
White rice and gf pasta are my go to foods but so not good!
Posted 7/22/2015 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
Ugh I know huh. I go back and forth like I get off carbs feel good then get addicted again and cycle around. My gut bacteria has got to be insane in the membrane
Posted 7/22/2015 6:17 AM (GMT 0)
Lol!!! I hear ya!
Posted 7/22/2015 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
My absolute all time craving is 'proper' white pasta (rigatoni if I have a choice!) with grated extra mature cheddar cheese..


In fact, I had it for lunch today ! (Penne though, much to my dismay...!)

Must be something about UC that loves the carbs!!! :-/
Posted 7/22/2015 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
Haha I know. I wonder if it's the bacterial imbalance infecting our brains lol freaking uc
Posted 7/22/2015 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Ups glycemic index wrecking muscle building, quickly smooths out gut adding fat.

I try to keep them out of the house completely.

I do much better on veggies, protein, oils. UC seems worsened by carbs.
Posted 7/22/2015 3:09 PM (GMT 0)
I thought you were going to avoid carbs to try to get your yeast under control. :( I am pretty addicted to carbs too. I've gone through phases where I didn't eat them and I noticed a little bit of an increase in energy but it didn't do anything for me so far as helping with UC so I went back to eating everything.
Posted 7/22/2015 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
When I finally learned from my dietitian how to eat properly (amount of protein, fiber, healthy fats, breakfast being the biggest meal of the day then meals through the rest of the day getting smaller for better digestion, I found I no longer had any cravings (carbs, chocolate were 2 huge ones for me) and I have to say now that I'm getting the right balance of nutrition it's nice to not have die-hard cravings anymore, I don't even crave chocolate everyday like I used to.
Posted 7/22/2015 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
Pb that's awesome!! Yes I was trying no carb for yeast but unfortunately I have a really bad addiction to carbs :/. I'm in therapy for it because it is connected to my anxiety and it is how I cope with stress :( which I have a lot of. But I am starting to see the patterns, I go carb free about a week or two then carb obsessed for the same and cycle around.
Posted 7/22/2015 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, that's why we all need to make sure we're getting enough protein daily, it's a mood booster, too much though can make you fat....so glad I went to see the dietitian to get the proper guidance and info, it's made a huge difference for sure with my mood and that's why I don't get the crazy cravings for junk anymore...of course balance with fiber and healthy fat is just as important for our guts and mood.
Posted 7/23/2015 5:05 AM (GMT 0)
What kind of carbs specifically? Maybe you can try to find alternatives for them. I eat "faux"tmeal for breakfast, a big salad for lunch and a protein and veggie dinner. I make cauliflower rice and zucchini noodles. I make chips out of Parmesan cheese and eat stevia sweetened chocolate chips if I want a quick dessert.
Posted 7/23/2015 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
I've found that my carb cravings can be quenched by a small plate of potato, sweet potato, or brown rice. At least you're getting *some* nutrition and the craving goes away. Make it potato salad and you're getting some resistant starch as well. :)
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