Kristina Wright Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 A couple days ago I had a crazy craving for something sweet after dinner. Crazy craving. I have a sugar dragon BIG TIME and I hadn't truly been addressing it. Normally I eat fruit to stop its whining, but this night I decided to brew a cup of hot tea and wait it out. Hot herbal tea to stop a sugar craving is not a new trick. I've seen it on every diet I've ever been on: Clean Eating, Weight Watchers, Sparkpeople (where I discovered paleo and Whole30 through other members!) and it's been included as a Whole30 strategy for starving that sugar dragon and changing the dessert habit. I never really bought into it, for no real reason. I simply never tried it. Well, I tried it, and by Jove, it works. I've made a habit over the last few days to make a cup after lunch (green or black) and dinner (herbal) and it has made a world of difference. It's a great palate cleanse, and I feel so much more relaxed after my meals. I can't believe it took me this long to embrace such a rejuvenating practice. If you're still having trouble starving out the sugar dragon, give the good ol' tea trick a shot. Seriously. You will be so glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakitty Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I have found that even if I drink a big mug full of hot water, it shuts up my Sugar Dragon. Crazy, eh? My local stores have stopped carrying Oolong tea. Desperate times (battling with the Sugar Dragon) call for desperate measures (hot water, no tea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted September 9, 2014 Administrators Share Posted September 9, 2014 I love tea in the fall and winter but strangely I have never had it after dinner. I'll try that tonight! One thing that I have found that seems to be killing off the Sugar Dragon rapidly is bone broth. If I have some going I just ladle some into a mug and drink it, otherwise I'll reheat a frozen one. So the sugar dragon is muffled and I'm healing my gut and my hair and nails are gangbusters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya K Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Tea is the business! Green tea I have fallen in love with. I find it especially lovely after a meal. Then a nice cup in the evening relaxing too is very soothing and comforting like a big hug! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Tea is the business! Green tea I have fallen in love with. I find it especially lovely after a meal. Then a nice cup in the evening relaxing too is very soothing and comforting like a big hug! :-) Yes, K.W. and Tanya. It's the best, I drink all kinds. I sprinkle spices into mine. I like pumpkin pie and garam masala spice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya K Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Mmmmmm garam masala in a cuppa! Sounds yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaLulu Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I discovered the tea trick my first whole 30 as well, I couldn't use it until a few days ago on this one because it was SO hot outside, but now that I can have it again it's great. I'll have to find a hot weather trick too. Frozen something I suppose.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate C Mayone Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I love tea in the fall and winter but strangely I have never had it after dinner. I'll try that tonight! One thing that I have found that seems to be killing off the Sugar Dragon rapidly is bone broth. If I have some going I just ladle some into a mug and drink it, otherwise I'll reheat a frozen one. So the sugar dragon is muffled and I'm healing my gut and my hair and nails are gangbusters! Never thought to try bone broth after a meal! I've been making a ton and freezing it for meals. Occasionally I remember to bring some along with me to work and had it with my first meal. Makes sense to enjoy it after a meal to ward off sugar cravings. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterdays Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 i'm on day one and I'll be grabbing a cup before bedtime!! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 And you should because it's goooood. Don't brew one with caffeine before bed, you'll toss and turn all night long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 You should see my cupboard...it contains rooibos tea, peppermint tea (can't live without it!!), camomile and spiced apple tea, ginger tea, normal tea, coffee..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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