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I have tried being a vegetarian/vegan in the past. One time, several years ago, I managed to stay on the program for almost 6 months and felt great. However, as I grow older, when I try to eat this way I start CRAVING SUGAR.

Does anyone have any suggestions!!!

Thank you,

Hi Patty,
How about trying some sweet snacks from the McDougall newsletters?
Letha

Snacks & Deserts

Chocolate Decadence Pudding
Chocolate Delight
Baked Rice Pudding
Apple Crisp
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Frosting
Pumpkin Pie
Apple-Prune Crisp with Hazelnut Topping
Fresh Fruit Cobbler
Brownies
Cashew Ice Cream
Banana Ice Cream
Wicked Chocolate Pie
Lemon Tofu Cream
Creamy Dessert Puddings
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Grilled Stone Fruit with Spiced Blueberry Zinfandel Reduction and Orange Blossom Cashew Cream
Oatmeal Cookies
Easy Brownies
Greta’s Gingersnaps with a Twist
No-Bake Strawberry Pie with Chocolate Chunks
Cranberry Cookies
Pear-Cranberry Crumble
Glistening Poached Pears
Healthy Carrot Cake
Lemon Maple Glaze
Jellied Peach Jewels
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
No-Bake Pecan Date Crust
Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce

What are you eating? I know we are not all alike, but many have found that by eating McD "correctly", the cravings disappear. By correctly, I mean limited or no processed foods, lots and lots of starches and plenty of veggies and some fruit. Just veggies without the starches can and does trigger cravings. I've also read that if our bodies are not getting the nutrients it needs, cravings can be the result. So that's why I asked "what are you eating?"

Amazingly, sugar is the one thing I am NOT craving, which is new to me with any program . I do eat lots of whole grains and veggies and some beans, which is probably why I'm not craving it. I seem to be doing just fine with the 2 fruit servings a day. I do add condiments such as BBQ sauce and the like, but I try to buy the ones that are the lowest in sugar and I add small amounts so I don't overdo it.

The one thing I am craving, I have to admit, is chocolate! But so far this has been under control. I sort of think about it during the day but when I get to the evening, I chop up some fruit and that seems to take care of it .

Tam