A constant desire to absorb sweets is a dependency akin to drug addiction and alcoholism, and it is very difficult to deny yourself sweets, because the body will out of habit will require another portion of sugar. How to break this vicious circle? Consider the simplest and most effective methods of dealing with cravings for sweets.
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The reasons for excessive consumption of sweet and strong cravings for it can be different (hormonal disorder, insulin imbalance, malnutrition and even PMS). To find out the main reason and neutralize it, you need to visit a doctor, take tests and then follow the recommendations received. But there are simple ways to get rid of cravings for sweets, which you can use right now.
- Review your diet, adjust your diet. Eat more fats and proteins, they give a feeling of satiety.
- Eat often, but in small portions. Do not break this regime, it is especially important not to skip breakfast.
- Take multivitamins. They help maintain normal blood sugar.
- Replace sweet and sugar with fruits.
- Do not use artificial sweeteners. It has been proven that they increase cravings for sweets and increase the likelihood of developing cancer.
- If you really wanted a sweet right now, then eat something sour or bitter (for example, a slice of lemon) to break this craving.
- In order not to succumb to the temptation, just do not buy cakes, cookies, ice cream and other sweets. Go to the store on a full stomach.
- Strive for quality, not quantity. Better to eat a piece of good dark chocolate than a cheap sweet bar. Firstly, it’s tastier, and secondly, wholesome.