How Can I Manage Sugar Adduction?

Do you eat a small amount of what you crave?

Do you combine the food you crave with healthy food (for example, dip some fruit in chocolate sauce)?

Do you prefer to eat a piece of quality cake instead of a large amount of sweets?

Do you eat regularly?

Do you reach for fresh fruit, nuts, seeds and dried fruits when you have a craving for sugar?

Have you tried chewing gum when you feel cravings for sugar?

Do get up and take a walk when you feel the craving for sugar to detach your thoughts from food?

Have you tried to abruptly stop eating sugar?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you manage sugar addiction. You should try to eat a smaller amount of what you crave. That way, you will satisfy your need for sugar and you will not have the feelings of denial. Always choose a piece of some wonderful sweet food (e.g. chocolate cake) that you will eat slowly and with pleasure instead of a bunch of sweets. You can also try to combine the desired food with a healthy food. You can, for example, dip a banana in chocolate sauce, so you will get banana nutrients in addition to sugar.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to manage sugar addiction. You should eat regularly to keep your blood sugar stable, because it will help you avoid “irrational eating habits”. When you feel cravings for sugar, try to eat some fruit. That way, in addition to a little sweetness, you will also get nutrients. You can also get some nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Chewing gum can also help. Some people decide to abruptly stop eating sweets which can be difficult in the first 48 hours, but this method helps to reduce their cravings after a few days.