Good Morning all!
It’s been absolutely beautiful over here the past few days, I’m so excited for the Spring weather to come into my life. Dresses, skirts, and tanks for the win!
This morning, I got up early to do a nice pilates workout before getting to the days plans. Working out is always a sweet start to the day for me. I love getting in my workout early, and having the rest of the morning to do my usual routine.
Speaking of sweet things, I’ve always had a big sweet tooth. I’m not one to crave savory, I’ll admit that sweets will always win that battle.
{ Buckwheat bake with added raw cacao powder }
Since I woke up with my sweet tooth, I made sure to satisfy this craving with a little chocolate in todays meal. Thinking of adding chocolate into my meals used to give me a slight panic attack.
From my experience with having an eating disorder, I was under the impression that sugar was the devil in disguise. Stevia was my saving grace. What better way to cover up my love for sweetness than using a calorie and sugar free way to sweeten my foods?
While I do prefer the taste of stevia sweetened foods to overly sweet treats, there’s no harm in accepting my sweet tooth and indulging every once in a while in having a treat with real sugar.
When people asked if I liked sugar, I scoffed at the thought of it. It just wasn’t an option in my mind.
Forcing myself to see all sugar as a bad thing was the only way I could convince myself to avoid it.
Another thing that had to be avoided? Fruits. Bananas, apples, dates, pears, anything, even naturally sweetened became a food fear.
Let’s be honest, fruit is different from regular sugar. It contains nutrients, fiber, water, minerals, antioxidants, and more incredible benefits to our bodies.
We especially need fruits, since veggies don’t contain those amazing antioxidants fruits do! Of course, it’s not healthy to start bingeing on fruits, but in moderation they are super healthy to incorporate!
Society has convinced us fruit is bad, when it’s not. Slowly, I added in an apple here, a banana there, until I was comfortable with eating fruit everyday. It sounds silly, but it’s true.
The negatives that came from adding fruit into my diet?
Well, if you can say that more energy, less brain fog, lessened fatigue; then those are the negatives;) Even though I haven’t totally conquered this fear of sugar, I still manage to add a little sweetness to my day at some point.
Do you have a sweet or savory tooth?
Have you ever fallen victim to the sugar stigma?
What’s your favorite treat to enjoy?
Have a sweet Tuesday!
About Lisa
I have a both tooth – is that allowed? Haha! I def fall prey to the “sugar is bad” mantra but have been better about listening to my cravings. Now I just have to get the moderation piece under control!
Haha, totally allowed! I sometimes get a sweet/savory craving in one and mix them together. I guess that’s odd;)
Yeess Spring clothing. It’s freezing here today, but the sun’s out and it looks gorgeous, so at least we have that.
I definitely had the sugar-fear for a long time…which doesn’t really work for me because I have a huge sweet tooth and require chocolate or some sort pretty much daily. I used Splenda in everything back in the day (I feel sorry for my family, having to eat my whole wheat, no fat, splenda-sweetened baked goods. Not good) because I was terrified of a little bit of sugar.
While I try not to overdo it on sugar – it’s because my body doesn’t love it when I eat cupcakes and candy all day. But a little bit of added sugar? Not a problem. I love it and will continue to eat it!
Ick, same with me haha. I used to make my family eat the worst things ever. Same with me, I tend to be an all or nothing eater, and my body doesn’t do the best with sugar since I am hypoglycemic, but a little bit is always good for the soul!
I am so ready for some Spring/Summer weather too! I am most excited to wear flip-flops
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Since adapting a healthier diet, I find that I have a bit more of a savory/salty tooth than a sweet tooth, which is very strange for me. I am, however, also a huge fan of the sweet and savory combination, especially with breakfast foods!
I love sweet/savory combos too!
I used to be the same way about fruit! How silly, now looking back at it. Fruit is good for us. I eat so many berries like they are going out of style!
Same here Ashley!
I’ve been through a similar experience and also really avoided sugar for a while…. And it’s totally crazy because I have such a sweet tooth, and have re-learned how to enjoy it naturally in my diet in moderation. Fruit is so healthy and full of important nutrients!
That’s great you’re enjoying it now in moderation! Life is sad without fruit right
our sweet tooth always wins over savory.
we are slowly adding fruit back into our diet, and hopefully our bodies like it, as we like that little bit of sweetness too
I hope your bodies love fruit too;)
It’s tough with digestive issues to find foods your body likes! I can relate!
Good for you, I think taking the little steps of adding that stuff back in is what will help in the long run
Before I had my son, I craved salty over sweet most the time. Now I crave way more sweets but try to satisfy those cravings with naturally sweetened fruits with the occasional “real” sugar treat. I too enjoy Stevia and will use honey or 100% pure maple syrup to sweeten baked goods over refined sugar. Love indulging in dark chocolate too!
I just started using 100% maple syrup, and oh man that stuff is good! And yes, dark chocolate for the win!
Yay for spring!! I cycled today the first time without gloves!!
I was terrified of sugar. Still am a bit and feel way too guilty if I eat it. But I don’t give up and allow myself a sweet treat every day and don’t feel guilty about it. I would have NEVER eaten a banana back in the days! But I love them and add them to almost every breakfast today.
I definitely still feel the guilt some of the time, still working on that! I think the more we incorporate it the more the anxiety lessens!
Oh same here, banana in breakfast is almost always a must!
Hello! I really enjoyed your honesty with the post. I just started to read your blog and I love it!
Do you have a sweet or savory tooth?- FOr sure sweet tooth! I love sweet treats, too much. They fill you up faster but the crash is horrible
Have you ever fallen victim to the sugar stigma? Yes! Trying to work through that now!
What’s your favorite treat to enjoy? Chocolate with sea salt
Thank you so much Morgan!
I’m glad you’re trying to work through the sugar ordeal! It’s worth it! I love the chocolate with sea salt so much!
I love love love fruit so much and I know I eat wayyy too much of it. I’ve been addicted to raspberries and grapes recently. So good!
Vancouver has had awesome weather the last couple of days too. I can’t wait for summer!
Thank you thank you for this post! I definitely have a sweet tooth, but for years it was completely off-limits. The result? Every time I ate a little bit of something sugary, I would remember how much I loved it and GO. TO. TOWN. I still have a bit of a sugarphobia, but I know that it’s not the devil and like to have it in moderation. My fave sweet treats? Definitely So Delicious coconut ice cream, dark chocolate and good ole’ fashioned vanilla pudding!
No problem Devon:)
Totally! That’s the thing about avoiding things, is that with avoidance we think all or nothing. Which id totally not a healthy attitude. So it’s awesome in moderation!
i have ginormous sweet tooth but every once in a while I have salty cravings too. I used real sugar in baking but try to stick to diet drinks i dont know why!
Definitely have a sweet tooth like crazy! mmmm…thinking about something sweet to eat right now haha! Favorite sweet treat is coconut milk ice cream with a brownie!
Oh yum! That sounds amazing!
You should feel very proud of breaking rules! Keep rebelling!
Xo
I have a MAJOR sweet tooth, and have my entire life. My parents nicknamed me the “Dessert Queen” when I was a baby because I literally loved anything and everything sweet. Then, when I got a bit older, I chewed the Queen Frostine card in our Candyland board game. I’m not sure if I thought it was going to taste sweet, or if I was just fascinated by the idea of anyone who had the word “frostine” in their name, but either way, it happened! Thank GOODNESS I grew out of that phase. Oy.
I definitely have a savory tooth, too, though! An ideal meal or snack is both sweet and savory, however if I *have* to pick between the two, I almost always go sweet.
I’ve especially been enjoying honey and molasses lately–it’s pretty dreamy when swirled into Greek yogurt, and topped with a dollop of peanut butter. 
I’m so happy to hear you’ve overcome your fruit fears! I stayed away from nearly all forms of sugar for years (natural sugars found in fruit, too), and like you, managed to convince myself that I didn’t miss it. So silly. Now I can’t imagine going a day without a banana!
Love ya, beautiful! <3 xoxo
Haha, I love it. I think I was the same as you! A total sweet tooth addict. Never one to crave chips or anything savory!
I think my sweet tooth has stayed with me, and I rarely get a savory tooth for anything. Oops;)
I totally agree with you on this, and I actually wrote Thursday’s post about sugar. A bit of stevia is a nice touch in my coffee, but real sugar in moderation never killed anyone.
Totally agree Gina! We’re on similar post schedules lately:) I like it.
Real sugar now and then is no big deal! It’s when people eat tons of processed foods THEN load up on sugar skdja a; askj
^um sorry that was E;lla, sorry–exhibit A why I can never comment on blogs anymore!
Hahaha, no worries. I like it;)
Yes, totally agree with what you said!
I eat so much sugar…. natural though. I love my fruits! I don’t sugar like candy though. I much prefer savory to sweet!
Totally the same, fruit is my love, candy I hate!