7 Solutions to Sugar Cravings

1. Check your fluid intake.​

Sometimes sweet cravings (or really any form of hunger) present as a sign of dehydration.  So if you feel a craving coming on, drink a glass of water and see if you still have the craving

2. Satisfy your sweet tooth with sweet veggies, fruit, & spices

Your tongue has sweet buds that like to be satisfied.  Rather, they demand attention!  There is no reason to ignore this call…simply add naturally sweet foods and spices to your diet like

Vanilla
Cinnamon
Coriander
Nutmeg
Cloves
Berries

Figs
Apples
Squash
sweet potato
Carrots
Beets

3. Sleep

4. Check Your Protein

Too little OR too much animal protein leads to sweet cravings.  Check your protein levels and consider switching to plant proteins which do not create this imbalance.  Or, be sure to include plenty of plant proteins to help turn the rollercoaster into rolling green hills.

5. Read your ‘low fat’ and ‘fat free’ labels

Processed food manufacturers remove the fat and replace it with sugar.

6. Move!

Movement is nutrition!  It releases stress, makes you feel and look great.  When you don’t get enough, your body will look for other ways to blow off steam or feel satisfied.  Like a candy bar

7. Create Post Meal Rituals

Dessert fan?  Me too!  What are other post meal rituals you could substitute…a walk? Meditation?  How about a fruit dessert?  Or Chia Pudding!

When we are fatigued, the body looks for energy, usually in the form of caffeine or sugar.  Power down with meditation & naps during the day, Head to bed early and watch your energy levels rise with the sun!