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Surely this must mean something about the inner workings of my body. According to research, sugar is said to be as addictive as some street drugs, with similar effects on the brain! Excess sugar consumption may also lead to cavities, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and a slew of other health problems. All around me, my fellow sugar worshippers bemoan the same question, all while stuffing more chewy morsels of Momofuku birthday cake into their mouths. I was determined to get to the root of the issue, and consulted two top nutritionists to help me find out what my sugar cravings mean, and hopefully, quell them.
Meet the Expert. Keep scrolling to learn what your sugar cravings say about your health. First things first—before looking for answers, you need to identify the type of sugary food you are craving.
Goodman says this is one of the best cravings to have. As discussed above, a sugar craving could mean that your body is lacking a vitamin or nutrient, or that your blood sugar levels are off. If you find yourself battling a serious sugar addiction , take things one day at a time.
Kathy Siegel, MS, RDN, CDN New York-based registered dietitian and nutrition consultant for Triad to Wellness suggests trying a banana dipped in natural peanut butter, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds and cottage cheese or a smoothie made with berries, a banana, milk and ice.
Barry Sears , president of the Inflammation Research Foundation. Lean chicken, salmon, and steak are all pure proteins that if you add to your diet will keep you away from releasing insulin because of sugar, or carbohydrate breakdown. Without a release of insulin, your body stays in Ketosis which is great for burning fat as fuel. Eat more nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, and salmon whenever you can.
Add dates to a cacao smoothie with fresh bananas, maca powder, hemp seeds, and dates with an avocado for added flavor, good filling fats, and a smooth creamy texture.
You'll get sweetness, fiber, protein, and it will keep you full and happy—AND away from sugar and nasty sugar substitutes. Drink a big glass of water—at least 12 ounces—and eat avocado toast on whole wheat sourdough. You can also add avocados to steel cut oats or smoothies for added heft and creamy mouthfeel.
Plant-based fats are a tasty way to alleviate sugar cravings. If you have a hard time forgoing sugar and dairy in your coffee, try a dash of cinnamon and a little virgin coconut oil," says Van Pelt. If you're used to eating cereal, muffins, or pancakes for breakfast, the first meal of the day can be tricky when you dump the sugar. If you're missing dessert, follow up dinner with two Brazil nuts or an ounce of almonds.
Almonds are loaded with fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E; they help lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood pressure. Substitute rice syrup in place of a sweetener like sugar, honey, corn syrup, maple syrup or molasses.
Because of the low glucose content, it doesn't affect my energy levels very much. It may seem hard to cut back on your sugar when baking but you can use spices instead to add natural sweetness. Interested in learning more about sugar and how it can affect your health? Read these next:. Because chewing gum can actually make a sugar craving worse the artificial sweeteners and consistent chewing both reinforce the need to keep eating , New York-based registered dietitian Brooke Alpert , RD, is all about chewing on dried fennel seeds instead.
Bonus: They can help aid digestion too. It may sound counterintuitive, but enjoying a serving of dessert each night can help curb your sweet tooth when presented with more indulgent options, says New York-based registered dietitian Rachel Fine , RDN. By Krissy Brady November 14,
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