Comments on: Why you crave carbs and how to control it

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Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:39:38 +0000

[…] Beware, however, of totally cutting carbs; your brain needs them to feel more centered. Swap out unhealthy carbs for complex carbs made from whole grains or even from legumes like beans or lentils. You can also […]

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 05:17:24 +0000

In reply to Emmy. Hi Emmy! Glad that your dad was able to make the switch to more protein. I'd love to hear about the types of positive results he's seeing now that he's adjusted his diet!

By: Emmy

Emmy — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 09:59:06 +0000

Great suggestions for alternatives. Making my dad cut down on carbs was one of the hardest things during the first year after he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Carbs helped him get full and without them, he’d always feel hungry. Fortunately, he like protein so that’s what we increased to make up for carbs.

By: Alison Hector

Alison Hector — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:03:05 +0000

In reply to Tamara. It does! How does your friend fight those carb cravings?

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 17 May 2018 17:00:34 +0000

My friend was telling me yesterday how he craves carbs so much! I said I didn’t think I did but when I do crave weird things like fried tofu or carrots and dip, that’s my body saying something!!

The carb craving makes so much sense with the insulin release.