A lot of people suffer from sugar cravings. It can be caused, for example, by hormonal imbalance, unhealthy diet, indigestion, etc. There are several general steps that can help reduce this addiction.
Instructions
Step 1
Quite often, the reason for the strong cravings for sweets is a lack of protein in the body. Try eating eggs and meat more often to replenish this nutrient. Try to eat as often as possible throughout the day and eat small meals. This will help you keep your blood sugar stable.
Step 2
Try to make some changes to your diet. Eat savory breakfasts like brown rice, blanched vegetables, meats, etc. Do not consume anything sweet before 3:00 pm; cut out fruits, pastries, most flour products and other foods containing sugar until then. After 3 pm, eat fruits and foods with a little sugar.
Step 3
Try replacing sugar and pastries with sweet fruits. Regular processed sugar contains large amounts of fructose, which is difficult for the body to absorb. Fruits, in turn, are rich in fiber and phytonutrients, they help to reduce the negative effects of fructose and glucose on the metabolic process.
Step 4
Try to avoid artificial sweeteners (saccharin, aspartame, etc.). These substances only increase the cravings for sweets. In addition, taking them increases the risk of cancer. Many people are trying to replace sugar with sweeteners in the hope of fighting obesity, but this approach has not been proven to be effective.
Step 5
If you feel the urge to eat something sweet, try to suppress that urge. This can be done in several ways. For example, drink a glass of water after diluting 50-100 g of natural lemon juice in it. You can use the same amount of apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice. You can also suppress sugar cravings with a teaspoon of yellow mustard. Add it to the dish during meals.
Step 6
Also make some effort to give up sweets on your own. Check your refrigerator and get rid of sugar-containing foods. Before going to the grocery store, deliberately limit yourself to buying only non-sugary foods. Try to distract yourself. If you want something sweet, go for a walk. If the desire persists after 10-15 minutes, brush your teeth or use a breath freshener. The aftertaste from them knocks down the desire to eat sweets.
