New York City, United States, 09/21/2021 / Top Wire News /
We all crave sugar or dessert sometimes and this is especially the case with those who have a sweet tooth. But excess of anything is harmful and nowhere this is truer than in the case of sugar. As uncontrolled sugar intake can lead to a wide variety of problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, fat buildup in the body. Our liver converts excess sugar into fat that is then stored in the belly and thus sugar is often the leading cause of unexplained weight gain.
What are sugar cravings? Why do we crave sugar?
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Sugar cravings refer to the urge of having something sweet and those experiencing sugar cravings can not stop unless they have eaten something sweet. Having a sugar craving occasionally is quite normal, but if you happen to crave sugar frequently then there may be some underlying health conditions such as higher insulin levels that force you to crave sugar. Here are some tips on how to overcome sugar cravings:
5 tips to control your sugar cravings
Eat Healthily
Sugar cravings can be dealt with by eating healthy when hungry. You must try to eat protein-rich food that will naturally reduce the sugar cravings that you are experiencing.
Grab water
Dehydration is often an unnoticed cause of sugar cravings. So, next time you are facing a sugar craving at odd hours, it’s best to grab and drink a glass of water. Drinking water will also keep you full and reduce any chance of feeling hunger that is also a leading cause of sugar cravings.
Go for a walk
Walking or exercising releases the same feel-good hormone that your brain releases after eating a dessert. Going for a short stroll is an ideal way to deal with sugar cravings and this will keep you away from consuming excess sugar.
Take a fruit
Fruits are naturally rich in sugar and the sugar contained in fruits is way better and healthier than the refined sugar that we have all become accustomed to. So, when you crave sugar, it’s best to grab and eat fruit as this is a healthier substitute to taking processed and refined sugar that is normally found in desserts, candy, and chocolate.
Take multivitamins
Taking multivitamins can also help your body deal with sugar cravings. Sugar cravings are often caused by deficiencies that your body may be facing and taking multivitamins is a great way to deal with such a deficiency.
Sources:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200710140722.htm
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