Stop those Sugar Cravings!! #destressHF
HOW TO STOP SUGAR CRAVINGS
Why do we crave sugar? Sweets taste good and we reward ourselves with sweet treats. The problem is that this reinforces sweet cravings and begins a vicious cycle, ultimately making us crave sweets even more.
So how do you stop the sugar craving?
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Allow yourself a small amount of a sweet treat (one cookie, or an ounce of dark chocolate for example) to help you not feel deprived.
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If you want a sweet, combine it with a healthy partner (banana dipped in 1 tablespoon of chocolate; 1/2 cup ricotta with 1 tablespoon of mini-chocolate chips).
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Have a piece of fruit. It can satisfy that sweet craving but also delivers fiber and nutrients.
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Don’t skip meals. Eating at regular intervals will help keep you satisfied, keeping your blood sugar stable.
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Make sure you eat protein at your meals and snacks (meat, fish, poultry, peanut butter, eggs, dairy, nuts, all of which help maintain blood sugar levels).
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Wait it out! When a craving hits WALK AWAY! Get involved in something (do a laundry, take a hot bath/shower, call a friend, take a walk). If after 15-20 minutes you still have the craving, sit down and have a small serving of food and move on.
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