As for me, I'm actually doing ok with the cravings. They hit at night, but aren't awful. I've noticed I am downing the fruits far more so than usual--which is a lot. However, I have been sick for the past three days, and you wouldn't believe how often I have wanted sugar! I have a sore throat, and what always makes a sore throat better? Ice cream and Popsicles of course! Not to mention, chocolate is the ultimate comfort food, and I keep getting this notion that all I need is a piece of my dark chocolate orange bar to make me better. HELLO! Sugar suppresses the immune system for 72 hours (according to my oh-so-holistic chiropractor) and yet I have associated sugary foods with sickness remedies. I'm sure I am not alone in this. What does everyone need for an upset stomach? Well Sprite of course. Carbonation may help, but sugar makes worse. Not a good compromise. So I have been loading up on peppermint tea with lemon and honey and all fruit smoothies. Both sooth the throat just as well as ice cream, but actually make you healthier. Crazy concept. Regardless, I have been struggling with the, "But I'm sick and I deserve it!" argument. I'm proud to say I have stood strong. Won't say I have been completely healthy in every other way, but we're just talking about sugar right now. The rest is my business.
What are your must-haves when you're sick? A little sugary goodness, eh? Come on, be honest here.
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Suck on a piece of crystallized ginger. That should help your tummy. Don't know if it helps a sore throat.
ReplyDeleteChicken soup!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Definitely did the chicken soup. I have heard ginger helps the stomach, but I don't have any on hand. I should get some. Still sick though! Seriously, a whole week. This is getting old. At least I'm improving each day!
ReplyDeleteHow illogical that we associate things that are bad for us with remedies. Our mind plays dirty tricks on us.
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