Posted by BarbaraCat on September 20, 2002, at 1:34:06
In reply to Re: Alternatives, posted by Dinah on September 19, 2002, at 20:32:16
Dinah,
Eating high sugar foods (carbs, simple sugars) will create a temporary increase in serotonin along with a surge in insulin. Eating high carbs and missing meals creates a condition of insulin resistance and it takes a while to balance things. Not eating carbs and going through a snit as you describe is pretty typical. It's the sensation of deprived serotonin, kinda like a junkie needing a fix (sorry for that analogy but can't think of a better one). Just stopping carbs is bound to make anyone snarl until you get your blood sugar and cellular insulin/glucagon stores balanced. You have to go slow, and eat protein and some fat if you're going to eat carbs. Amy's suggestion of nuts, etc., is a great one. Also, if you drink alchohol and eat another carb, like chips or pasta or bread or whatever, it will send your blood sugar into a frenzy. Gotta balance it with protein and fat.
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