Sugar

Did you know you can trick your sweet tooth and curb your sugar craving at the same time?  Sweet is the most compelling and powerful taste sensation. If you consume sugar, in large quantities, it can become addictive.

Of course sugar isn’t all bad. Our bodies use glucose to produce energy from every bite of food we take. The problem when you eat sugary food is that your blood sugar spikes, and then crashes, which makes you crave even more sugar. Eating foods that turn slowly into sugar, like protein, helps ensure that your blood glucose levels stay steady.

To kick the sugar habit, lose weight, and reclaim your health, I recommend these interventions:

Number 1: Stop buying it!  Don’t keep any food in your house that comes in a box. Try to buy only food that was actually growing somewhere fairly recently.

Number 2: Plan, plan, plan what you are going to eat ahead of time. This will help you keep healthier things on hand.

Number 3: Stay well hydrated. When you experience sugar cravings, immediately drink some water.

Number 4: Sweeten smartly. Ditch processed white sugar and try plant based stevia or xylitol. Beat sugary cravings at their own game.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.