Numerous studies and research papers have proven that sugar is far more addictive than cocaine, yet this information isn’t offered as an explanation to people with eating disorders. Half way through the first chapter of David Gillespie’s “Sweet Poison” book I gained a new perspective, one that is rarely, if ever applied by the medical community to treat people suffering from disordered eating. with eating disorders. I know because I have tried many therapy modalities over the years and I was never offered this startling explanation for my cravings. After reading this, I felt relieved there could be a reason other than the state of my mental health as to why so much of my day, and more than half of my life, had been consumed by insatiable cravings.
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Despite the improvements to my children’s health, I have to admit, I also found a completely sugar-free life rather miserable. I know you can get some healthy, great tasting sugar alternatives but I found the recipes that usually include these ingredients don’t rank in my children’s eyes as palatable. Food is a celebration and some of our fondest memories are often food focused. Weddings, birthdays and other celebrations are opportunities to indulge in mouth-watering delicacies, not all sugary of course, but for most people a celebratory meal isn’t the same without …show more content…
The short answer in my experience: not if you’re eating a standard diet.
Unfortunately, or fortunately as it turned out, I had my own health issues including pancreatitis, a diagnosis that is apparently quite common for people with eating disorders. This is a serious condition, one that prompted me to continue my own research into the connection between nutrition and health. I invested a lot of time trying to understand it and with the help of my doctor and regular blood tests over an 18-month period, I not only resolved a severe inflammatory condition, but I also found the answer to my cravings…. And resolved them.
To recover, I experimented a lot with diet and anti-oxidants (natural and manufactured) and I eventually found a mentor that helped me understand the mechanics and interplay of the body, its function, health and super nutrition. Whilst resolving my health problems with high levels of nutrition (not your average 3 square meals and a couple of pieces of fruit) I realised that this was the missing piece of the puzzle for people with eating disorders… here was the truth I had been searching for so long. My insatiable cravings were gone. When I was eating highly nutritious food, I could indulge in the occasional treat and I wasn’t wracked with the urge to binge. Peace with food had finally
Despite the improvements to my children’s health, I have to admit, I also found a completely sugar-free life rather miserable. I know you can get some healthy, great tasting sugar alternatives but I found the recipes that usually include these ingredients don’t rank in my children’s eyes as palatable. Food is a celebration and some of our fondest memories are often food focused. Weddings, birthdays and other celebrations are opportunities to indulge in mouth-watering delicacies, not all sugary of course, but for most people a celebratory meal isn’t the same without …show more content…
The short answer in my experience: not if you’re eating a standard diet.
Unfortunately, or fortunately as it turned out, I had my own health issues including pancreatitis, a diagnosis that is apparently quite common for people with eating disorders. This is a serious condition, one that prompted me to continue my own research into the connection between nutrition and health. I invested a lot of time trying to understand it and with the help of my doctor and regular blood tests over an 18-month period, I not only resolved a severe inflammatory condition, but I also found the answer to my cravings…. And resolved them.
To recover, I experimented a lot with diet and anti-oxidants (natural and manufactured) and I eventually found a mentor that helped me understand the mechanics and interplay of the body, its function, health and super nutrition. Whilst resolving my health problems with high levels of nutrition (not your average 3 square meals and a couple of pieces of fruit) I realised that this was the missing piece of the puzzle for people with eating disorders… here was the truth I had been searching for so long. My insatiable cravings were gone. When I was eating highly nutritious food, I could indulge in the occasional treat and I wasn’t wracked with the urge to binge. Peace with food had finally