How to Fight a Sugar Craving
- 1). Eat frequently. If you don't consume three normal meals, it could cause your glucose levels to decrease, which can then lead to hunger and desire for pure sugar. Avoid this pitfall by eating three well-balanced normal meals a day, with two small snacks or so. Focus on eating protein (such as lean chicken breasts, cottage cheese and tuna fish) and complex carbohydrates (such as oatmeal, brown rice and whole wheat bread), which can help maintain your levels of insulin.
- 2). Enjoy sugar in moderation. If you deprive yourself entirely of the sugar you are craving so badly, it will only serve to make your desire worse. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a small taste of what you are seeking, whether it's a biscuit or a couple of bites of pistachio ice cream. The more you ban yourself with sweets, the more they will stay on your mind.
- 3). Get some physical activity. Sugar is powerful because it can temporarily boost your levels of serotonin, which is a hormone that is involved with mood. Fortunately, moving your body can also have a similar effect on serotonin. If you're feeling a strong urge to give in to your sugar craving, instead, get active. Take a brief jog outdoors. Enjoy a brisk stroll through the park. Go on a scenic bicycle tour of your town.
- 4). Restrict caffeine intake. Drinking too much caffeine is sometimes the culprit behind intense sugar cravings. Caffeine can lead to decreases in your glucose, which can be a recipe for disaster and eating too much sugar.
- 5). Eat fruit. If you desperately want to eat something sweet, think about a healthy option. Fresh fruit is a healthy way to satisfy a sugar craving, and it isn't packed with the same high calories as a slice of carrot cake or a gooey pastry. Aim for fresh fruits that are lower in sugar, such as blueberries, cranberries and oranges. Avoid those that have higher sugar levels, like mangoes and pomegranates
