Ten tips for conquering sugar cravings:
#1: Avoid artificial sweeteners
These are toxic. They increase your appetite and your sugar cravings. Artificial sweeteners also inhibit fat metabolism.
#2: Don’t buy junk food/ keep it out of your home
Having junk in the home inspires late night binging (you define junk!).
#3: Eat more fruit and sweet veggies
#4: Exercise
Movement helps the body to metabolize glucose.
#5: Separate emotion from food
Take notice of our culture’s obsession with sugar and reward and holiday. Find other options.
#6: “Crowd Out”
Going cold turkey from all sweets may lead to feelings of failure and disappointment. Know your limits and use the recipes and resources presented here to feed your sweet tooth.
#7: Read labels
Look at the ingredients on every package you buy (as opposed to the grams of sugar). Notice where the sugar is sneaking in and start to find better options.
#8: Remember that we’re not talking calories
This may sound crude, but a little bit of crack is still crack! When you’re kicking the sugar habit rely on healthy alternatives, not modified amounts of the same old stuff. The body will quickly remember old habits. Small amounts will trigger return cravings and bingings.
#9: Eat good fats (like nuts and coconut oil)
Good fats will help to modulate cravings and stabilize blood sugar.
#10: Seek out help and support
Don’t think you have to do it alone! There are health counselors like myself for helping your road to recovery!