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AIBU to tell you I’ve found the miracle cure for excessive sugar consumption

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Thewildthingsarewithme · 18/04/2024 11:26

I am being unreasonable to post it here but I feel like it’s a public service announcement and should therefore be shared as widely as possible!
I have a really healthy diet with little to no processed food in my meals but I have a really terrible sugar addiction. Daily I would probably eat three or four chocolate bars, biscuits and a pudding and probably ice cream or a pastry as well. Because I’m naturally slim and eat well outside of this I’ve been kidding myself it’s ok but it’s really not.
I saw an instagram recipe for peanut butter stuffed dates. I bought some organic ones, filled them with 100% PB and rolled them in melted 80% dark chocolate. I know there is sugar in dates but it’s natural and the fibre in the dates means that your blood sugars don’t shoot up, the dark chocolate is also very low sugar. This has honestly been a miracle cure for me! I’m eating three a day. This has completely cured me of the urge for anything else with sugar in, they are so stodgy that I can’t actually eat more than three and they feel completely decadent. For the first time probably in my adult life I’m not craving sugar all day, I’ve had nothing but these dates for three weeks now and it’s actually feeing like a permanent change!
Just wanted to share because I thought I would never be able to kick the habit but I feel so much healthier!

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Mirabai · 19/04/2024 08:13

Mercurial123 · 19/04/2024 07:38

Why is MN so obsessed with sugar? Dates are amazing AND healthy.

health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-dates

Because they eat far too much of it.

Loveskin2024 · 19/04/2024 08:02

I eat and enjoy dates but they are full of sugar and should be eaten in moderation

Mercurial123 · 19/04/2024 07:38

Why is MN so obsessed with sugar? Dates are amazing AND healthy.

health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-dates

NigelHarmansNewWife · 19/04/2024 07:35

Hiker50 · 19/04/2024 06:38

My current obsession is rice cakes with peanut butter and jam.
A sandwich - delicious. And I make the jam so no added sugar.

Well you couldn't sell it as jam as it doesn't meet the definition!

VestibuleVirgin · 19/04/2024 07:24

Sugar is not an addictive substance.
Saying you have an addiction is disingenuous

INeedToClingToSomething · 19/04/2024 06:51

Planesmistakenforstars · 18/04/2024 14:57

@Somepeoplearesnippy

Thank you for your reply. I have genuinely tried this, and there is a tipping point (about half a tsp) where it doesn't matter how long (weeks) I do it for, it never tastes good and I can't reduce it further without it being actively unpleasant. Or someone will put a bit too much sugar in my coffee and it tastes so amazing compared to my shitty 2 teaspoon version that I can't stand it and revert back.
As for Negronis, there just isn't a way to make Campari palatable 😆

Ooo I love Campari. I like it with just soda 😀

Hiker50 · 19/04/2024 06:38

My current obsession is rice cakes with peanut butter and jam.
A sandwich - delicious. And I make the jam so no added sugar.

Windy1234 · 19/04/2024 06:37

These are delicious, also sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt to go to next level

Isitovernow123 · 19/04/2024 06:28

Pickingmyselfup · 18/04/2024 21:44

Are the figs dried? How do you deal with the stickiness? Are they easy to eat mid run? I don't mind the energy gels but if these work in a similar way I would much rather eat them!

Normally use the soft figs from Waitrose, and they’re fine in a sandwich bag. No more stickier than those gels!

nothingsforgotten · 19/04/2024 01:30

Laiste · 18/04/2024 17:26

Frozen grapes.

my go to evening nibble when dieting

Oh I love frozen grapes. I haven't had any for a while, must put grapes on my next shopping list!

NigelHarmansNewWife · 18/04/2024 23:07

Loveskin2024 · 18/04/2024 20:47

Dates are packed with sugar x

Low glycaemic index so won't cause blood sugar to spike. If the OP is replacing all the stuff she was eating in an average day on top of her normal meals with three stuffed dates. That sounds like a win to me.

NigelHarmansNewWife · 18/04/2024 23:01

Mirabai · 18/04/2024 20:47

Not everyone is on a diet.

Where have I suggested they are? Plenty of people count calories and macros. Some to bulk up, some to maintain and some to lose weight. There are people who are fine without and that's all good.

TwelveAngryWhiskers · 18/04/2024 21:48

Are they easy to eat mid run?

Easy to eat mid run to the shop to buy chocolate eclairs? They just about tide you over

Pickingmyselfup · 18/04/2024 21:44

Isitovernow123 · 18/04/2024 19:06

Great idea though we use figs with peanut butter instead of energy gels when doing long distance running. Much better for the bowel!

Are the figs dried? How do you deal with the stickiness? Are they easy to eat mid run? I don't mind the energy gels but if these work in a similar way I would much rather eat them!

Wishihadanalgorithm · 18/04/2024 21:42

I tried These to is week after seeing them on Joe Wicks’ Insta. Bloody lovely!

Gettingbysomehow · 18/04/2024 21:37

YABU dates are disgusting. Whst else could I substitute them with?

daisychain01 · 18/04/2024 21:26

I have a really healthy diet with little to no processed food in my meals but I have a really terrible sugar addiction. Daily I would probably eat three or four chocolate bars, biscuits and a pudding and probably ice cream or a pastry as well.

I hate to break it to you but you're in denial. You don't have a "really healthy diet" eating all that!

Cakeandcoffee93 · 18/04/2024 21:23

Totally agree my sister makes me these I’m diabetic type one and oh my god they are divine and good for cravings

sunnydayhereandnow · 18/04/2024 21:02

No need to bother spreading peanut butter. Just put half a walnut in the space in the date.

Blue cheese is also surprisingly great as a stuffing for medjool dates.

Zhampagne · 18/04/2024 21:00

DrJoanAllenby · 18/04/2024 18:56

Dates are disgusting and cause me a mild irritation in my throat.

That is likely a mild allergy.

Mostlyoblivious · 18/04/2024 20:52

Zimunya · 18/04/2024 11:33

Sadly, not a miracle cure for those with nut allergies. They sound yummy though!

Try tahini, sunflower seed butter, perhaps almond butter depending on your allergy profile

Lion400 · 18/04/2024 20:52

EauNeu · 18/04/2024 11:51

I'm interested but I'm definitely not googling Bliss Balls

😂😂

Liquorish · 18/04/2024 20:52

I’m glad it’s working for you, OP. It’s a delicious snack. I used to make those and other healthy snacks/desserts (date balls/sweet potato brownies/chickpea cookie dough/plant based cheesecakes) but it still made me binge on sugar worse than I ever have. I do better just having a little of what I want instead of trying to avoid it.

KateDelRick · 18/04/2024 20:48

All sugar is natural.