Banish your Sugar Cravings with these 7 Solutions

If you're experiencing sugar cravings, instead of reaching for a sweet treat try the solutions below to see how your body responds. 

Sugar Craving Solution 1: Check your Bevvies

Sometimes sweet cravings are a sign of dehydration. So drink a glass of water, wait 5 minutes and then see if you still have the craving.

Also, too much caffeine mimics a blood sugar crash - you’re high for a bit but then you come crashing down and crave….SUGAR, of course. Try to reduce your caffeine intake and drink water or herbal tea instead. 

Sugar Craving Solution #2: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Sweet Veggies, Fruit & Spices

Your tongue has sweet taste buds that demand to be satisfied, so don’t hold out on them! Add naturally sweet foods & spices to your diet like pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots, beets, berries, figs, apples, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, and cloves.

Sugar Craving Solution #3: Sleep!

For many of us, this is easier said than done. But if you’re constantly tired, your body is going to look for energy, usually in the form of sugar or caffeine. Power down an hour earlier than usual, and notice how your cravings disappear.

Sugar Craving Solution #4: Check Your Protein.

This is a fun, cool fact - watch how much protein and what kind of protein you’re eating, especially animal protein. Eating too little animal protein can lead to massive sweet cravings. Eating too much animal protein can lead to sweet cravings. When I work with clients we find just the right sweet spot for protein intake so they feel satisfied.

Sugar Craving Solution #5: Steer away from Low-Fat and Fat Free Foods.

When food manufacturers take the fat out of foods, what do they put in? Yep, sugar. 

Sugar Craving Solution #6: Move Your Body.

Movement is another kind of food for your body. It releases stress, increases endorphins and makes you feel great. When you don’t get enough, the body starts to look for other ways to blow off steam, like binging on a chocolate bar.

Sugar Craving Solution #7: Create New Post-Meal Rituals.

If you’re a “dessert after your meal” person, one of the things you might love about that is the ritual of it. What are other possibilities for post-meal rituals that are non food related?

If you are seeking more support around breaking free from sugar addiction and cravings so that you can establish a more balanced and nurturing relationship with food and your body, please book your free discovery session where we will tailor a plan for you.

With love and health

Tenille x