4 Ways To Curb Sugar Cravings

Do you crave sugar, all the time? A lot of us do, and while sugar cravings are normal, it can feel like they’re taking control. Registered dietitian Shyla Cadogan says they’re often related to our gut health since our good gut bacteria want high-fiber foods, but our less desirable gut bacteria want us to feed them doughnuts and brownies. And if there’s an imbalance of gut bacteria from an unhealthy diet, the bacteria craving not-so-healthy foods are often speaking the loudest in the form of a sugar craving.

While it’s fine to have that ice cream you want sometimes, regularly indulging in your sugar cravings can lead to unwanted health issues, like weight gain and illness. Fortunately, Cadogan says doing these things will support our gut health and help get ahead of sugar cravings.

  • Eat a filling breakfast - Not just a piece of toast, which will shoot blood sugar up and start imbalances that can throw us off for the rest of the day. Blood sugar imbalances are one of the biggest reasons for sugar cravings, so eat a morning meal with fiber-rich carbs like oatmeal, healthy fats like nut butter and protein like eggs to stay on track.
  • Don’t skip lunch - Not eating in the middle of the day can also throw your blood sugar and energy levels off track. Give your body what it needs at lunch, including high-quality protein, fiber-rich greens and healthy fats, which will keep you going and keep blood sugar stable, so you’re less likely to be hit with sugar cravings.
  • Snack on fruit - It’s sweet, so it will satisfy that craving, but fruit also has fiber, which helps prevent large spikes in blood sugar. Fruit is also loaded with vitamins, electrolytes and antioxidants that are all good for you.
  • Understand your cravings and why you have them - For some people, sugar cravings aren’t physiological, they’re psychological. Stress, boredom and just wanting comfort can all make you feel like you need a sweet treat ASAP. If you notice this is when you tend to crave sugar, try to find another way to deal with those feelings that’s not food.

Source: Study Finds

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