Sugar is one of the leading causes of chronic illnesses through nutrition. Any time that you have a craving, it might be a sign that you have a hormonal imbalance. The most common causes of hormonal imbalance are blood sugar imbalances and a lack of healthy nutrition. By employing all the methods below you can eat healthy and stop the sugar cravings.
Step 1
If you feel like you want a piece of candy, grab some healthy fruit instead. Fruits such as prunes and apples contain natural sugars and fiber to help make you feel full. Fruit also contains vital minerals and vitamins. You can also eat dried fruit, but avoid buying dried fruit with sugar and oils.
Step 2
Replace refined grains and regular flours with 100 percent whole grains like brown rice, amaranth, buckwheat and quinoa. Make sure the packaging of these products say 100 percent wholegrain.
Step 3
Eat plenty of sweet vegetables. Vegetables such as sweet corn, sweet potatoes, turnips and carrots can satisfy your hunger and help curb your sugar cravings.
Step 4
Avoid consuming refined artificial sweeteners such as xylitol, isomalt, sorbitol, maltitol, lactitol and mannitol. These artificial sugars are not healthy and can cause dhiarrhea. Instead, replace them with natural sweeteners such as organic maple syrup, stevia or agave nectar. Agave nectar is low on the glycemic index so it is very beneficial for individuals with diabetes.
Step 5
Eat one or two servings of green vegetables such as spinach, bitter melon and broccoli. The bitter flavor of these vegetables can help curb sweet cravings.
References
- Help With Sugar Cravings
- Stop Those Sugar Cravings: Tips by Dr. Mallika Marshall
- "The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicines; Matthew Wood; Sep 15, 1997
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