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How To Finally Put An End To Your Sugar Cravings Once And For All
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7. Increase your fiber content
Fiber not only will keep you feeling full longer, it is a good way to help your digestive system run at an optimum level. Foods that are high in fiber include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sweet potatoes, wheat bread and pasta, and most dark leafy vegetables. Instead of a fast food burger and fries, opt for a large salad with baby greens, lean turkey, fresh strawberries, sliced almonds and a dressing made with olive oil and a rice or balsamic vinegar. You will be full for the rest of the afternoon, rather than the crash you will feel an hour or so after eating the burger.
8. Eat every couple of hours
When you eat smaller meals every two to three hours, you will feel less hungry and less eager to reach for a quick fix from sweets. Mentally, you will feel reassured, knowing you will be eating again soon, so there won’t be a panic to grab the first thing that you see on the snack cart at work. Eating regularly is another way to keep your blood sugar levels even. It’s when your glucose drops that you feel edgy and eat things that just contribute to more uneven blood sugar levels.
9. Plan your sweet treats
If cookies, candy, cakes, and donuts are your downfall, be prepared so you don’t succumb to them next time you are confronted with these temptations. Once you shift your appetite to fresh fruits, you will be surprised how satisfying they can be. Juicy navel oranges, crisp green apples, and fresh ripe strawberries are all excellent alternatives to foods made with refined sugar. If you love chocolate, keep some dark-chocolate-covered almonds at your desk in case you crave a quick treat. When you feel satisfied and not deprived, you will not feel like you are missing out when you pass up junk foods.
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10. Take time to meditate
Take some deep breaths, relax, and eliminate excess stress that could cause you to reach for a quick sweet treat. When you are calm and able to think clearly, you will be less likely to indulge in the empty calories and quick sugar high that comes from eating the wrong foods.
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