Why We Crave Sweets and Methods for Quitting the Behavior

Instagram is flooded with self-deprecating images of people who failed to keep their month-long sugar fast. This can happen because there can be foods in your diet that trigger your longing for sugary foods. Low protein intake is one dietary offender.

When you don’t eat enough protein and fat, your blood sugar can increase and fall at an unnatural rate because these nutrients block the release of sugar into your system. The outcome? Your body yearns for sugar’s fast energy. This phenomenon is called sugar craving.

An imbalance in blood sugar is a common cause of sugar cravings. Your body releases insulin to bring your blood sugar level down to a safe level after consuming sugar, which causes it to surge. Your body seeks things that will raise your blood sugar level and provide you more energy if the insulin, as frequently happens, lowers it a little too much. It’s challenging to get off the blood sugar roller coaster you’re on. 

There are a few questions to consider before weaning yourself off of sugar, but it’s not impossible or even particularly difficult. Is your blood sugar out of whack, first? Are you consuming the appropriate amounts of nutrients, next?

Finally, how much sleep do you get and how well do you handle stress? You can determine what particularly you must do to successfully combat sugar by using the answers to those questions. Here are some other tips that can be useful for anyone attempting to control their sugar desire.

1. Have a filling breakfast to start. You’ll be more in balance the rest of the day if you consume less sugar in the morning. Breakfasts with a lot of protein have been shown to curb cravings.

2. Prepare your meals in advance To avoid blood sugar drops.

3. Drink a lot of water because dehydration can make you feel hungry. To enhance the flavor of your water, add lemon, berries, or other fruit.

4. After waiting 10 minutes, alter the atmosphere when you are craving sweets. Go for a stroll or get into a project. Maybe you can divert your attention enough to avoid at least one sugar fix.

5. Use veggies like sweet potatoes, squash, beets, and carrots to satiate your sweet tooth in a healthier way.

6. Smoothies are a delicious treat that, if made without additional sugars or excessively sweet meals and with lots of fiber, will satiate without sending blood sugar levels soaring.