Question:
CAN SUGAR ALCOHOLS CAUSE CRAVINGS?

Hello, I started eating sugear free choclate every once in a while as a treat usually around period time when I really craved something sweet. I would keep 1-2 bars on hand just in case I nedded something. But as time goes by I find myself having them more frequently. My eating has been bad lately, all I want to do is pick and graze. I've been soooo good up to this point and now I feel like I'm falling back into my bad habits. So my question is, can the sugar alcohols in sugar free candy be causing me to crave food and want to pick more? I do not eat many carbs, no bread, pasta, rice or potatoes. Could this sugar free candy be doing me in? Thanks, Kelly*77777777777777777777    — Kelly* P. (posted on February 25, 2004)

February 25, 2004
Hey Mama, You Must have read my mind I thnk that sugar free sncaks are doing me in as well because I stay away from carbs as well except for my once or twice a week splurge for baked cheesy french fries about 12. I thought I was doing ok with the sugar free food but I believe it is just as bad as the regular stuff when it comes to cravings-I think they all make you crave even more-I mean I've been being bad with sugar free treats as well even though I've been exercising and stuff I still feel like I'm cheating and that eating sugar free sweets is becoming a downfall-what's a girl to do because I love sugar free snacks especially since I can't eat the good stuff.
   — TotallyTori

March 6, 2004
I totally beleive it fires up cravings. and they are not lower in calories for the most part than the real thing. I am trying to stay away from all of it. then there is the gas from the sugar alcohol. YIKES
   — **willow**