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[quote=Anonymous]The number one thing is to increase your protein and water. 
Also plan to rest/sleep more, as many of us use sugar to push away tiredness. Set yourself a bed time or build in time for naps.

As far as substitutes: I went on a low/no sugar diet for a while and the program recommended Lilly's extremely dark chocolate (85% cocoa, sweetened with Stevia). I found that it hit the spot for cravings. Now that I'm "back on sugar" it doesn't taste sweet to me.
When you do have sugar, pair with a protein and fat: e.g., Lillys chocolate with nuts or cheese.

I don't really drink but for a while I enjoyed Seedlip herbal mixer with ginger ale or soda water. There are lots of these "mocktail" products now, especially since so many people do dry January.

Before you cut out gluten, why don't you try limiting yourself to only whole grains (farro is a good idea) and a couple slices a day of "real" bread -- either homemade, or store-bought with a very short ingredient list. I know a couple people who can't tolerate commercial wheat products but they can eat bread made at home with organic wheat. If crackers bother you it could be the preservatives and oils.

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