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Not directly related to the article, but I just wanted to share my experience with using artificial sweeteners to overcome a sugar addiction. Based on the recom
by protortyp 4y ago
Not directly related to the article, but I just wanted to share my experience with using artificial sweeteners to overcome a sugar addiction. Based on the recommendation from my fitness coach, I found that aspartame-based sweeteners were really helpful in reducing and eventually eliminating added sugars from my diet. I used a FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor to monitor my glucose levels and was surprised to find that the Monster drinks I drank whenever a craving kicked in didn't have any effect on my glucose levels.
It took me about three weeks to get rid of the sugar habit, and now I only consume small amounts of sugar through an apple a day and protein powder in my morning porridge. I'm also back to water only. I figured I'd share in case it could help anyone else out there struggling with strong sugar cravings.
- quotha 4y agoWere the monster drinks the zero sugar versions or the original?
- protortyp 4y agoYes, I only drank the Monster Zero Ultra drink (the white can). It was the only one that didn't have that classic energy drink taste, but it reminded me more of a sprite.
- Bluecobra 4y agoOne thing that might help is sparkling water. I grew up with an an unhealthy daily soda habit and eventually kicked it but would still crave a Coke after and couple of weeks. What helped me kick that is drinking lots of plain sparkling water (Pierrer/La Croix). I think what I was really looking for was that carbonated “kick” after all.
- nazgulsenpai 4y agoEven at establishments that don't serve bottled sparkling water, you can usually get carbonated "soda water" from the dispensers. This is also how I kicked my soda habit!