Sugar is just as addicting as alcohol or nicotine and for some, it can be equally as hard to overcome. The feeling of sweetness in the mouth has many people coming back for more, several times a day. If this sounds familiar to you, there are certain things you can do to curb the cravings and overcome your addiction. As with cessation of any other habit, it takes mental strength and discipline.
Step 1
Reduce your stress levels. Being under tension and anxiety can trigger urges to reach for something sweet for comfort. Partake in some form of relaxation techniques to better handle stress, such as yoga, meditation or tai chi.
Step 2
Clear your cabinets, drawers and refrigerator of all the sweet foods. If they are not there, you will not be tempted to reach for them when a craving surfaces.
Step 3
Substitute sweet foods with healthier options. Choose fruits instead of pastries, doughnuts, candy bars and cookies. You can still get the same sweet taste, but with more nutrients, fewer calories and higher amounts of fiber, which can keep your blood sugar levels stabilized.
Step 4
Go for a walk after a meal instead of eating a sweet dessert. When you eat something sweet, your mood elevates due to the release of serotonin. According to the CBS "Early Show's" Dr. Mallika Marshall, taking a short walk can have the same positive effect.
Step 5
Eat multiple meals throughout the day. This can prevent you from becoming hungry and binging on a sweet treat. Compose these meals out of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and lean meats. A chicken breast sandwich prepared on a whole wheat bun with lettuce and tomato is a meal example.
Step 6
Brush your teeth immediately following meals to put a good taste in your mouth. This can make the sweets taste bad and stop you from indulging. Gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash as well to play it extra safe.
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