Health and Lifestyle

7 Secrets For Ending Your Sugar Cravings

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Feb 2, 2018 — 2 min read

Sugar cravings can become a severe problem if you do not take the necessary precautions whenever and wherever necessary.

Here are a few tweaks which will help you in your fight against sugar cravings.

1. High Protein Snacks

Always have, on the go snacks available. High protein snacks like pumpkin seeds and high fiber biscuits get your stomach full in no time and push your cravings away.

2. Nuts

Nuts have enough protein and the required fat in them to help you stop the cravings. A handy bag of nuts can also help you with low blood sugar instead of candy.

3. Banana

Healthy fruits like banana can be a good alternative for sugar. Frozen banana beaten in a blender can kill your cravings.

4. Chromium Picolinate

Supplements like Chromium Picolinate balance blood sugar levels and reduce cravings. This solution is specifically useful for people suffering from hypoglycemia. Always consult a health-care professional before you consider this option.

5. Emotional Connection

Sugar cravings can also be a form of emotional response. Your body might start craving sugar when you are too stressed and need a break. Take a break and get a peaceful mindset to work away from your cravings.

6. Greens

Being a stock for nutritional goodness, the greens give your body everything it needs and stops your cravings.

7. Serotonin Levels

7 Secrets For Ending Your Sugar Cravings

Popularly known as the “happiness hormone”, high serotonin keeps your body and mind at peace pushing aside your cravings. Proper diet, scheduled sleep and a little exercise can help your body maintain serotonin levels.

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