Once sugar has you in its grasp, it can be hard to break free. Don't cave in! Sure, you'll get that sugar high, but as the saying goes, "what goes up must come down," leaving you feeling more tired and groggy than before.
Instead, try our tips on alternative ways to quench those sugar cravings!
- Drink water: Hunger can be a sign of dehydration. At the first sign of a sweet craving, guzzle water before you grab that sweet treat. In most situations, cravings will subside within 30 minutes.
- Eat sweet vegetables: Sweet veggies (think: carrots, sweet potatoes and beets) can help stave off sugar cravings. The next time you want to reach for those M&M's, instead go for the sugar snap peas.
- Sweeten with whole foods: Use whole foods and you’ll get the sweetness and an extra dose of fiber and potassium. Add bananas and dates to sweeten smoothies and oatmeal.
- Try cinnamon: It stabilizes blood sugar levels to reduce cravings. So sprinkle it on smoothies, oatmeal and yogurt. Add it to nut butter, nut milks, tea and beans. Go crazy.
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