Sugar is bad for your health and addictive. Today, I’m going to share six easy ways to reduce your sugar intake.
Sugar is associated in so many ways:
- Increased anxiety
- Extra belly fat
- poor sleep
- Feelings of mood swings
- Low energy
- Hormonal problems (PMS and thyroid problems, endometriosis or cramps, PCOS or fibroids)
- Brain fog
- .
- Bloating and more!
What can you do when you feel you are eating too much sugar? Here are six tips to help you eat less sweets:
1. Drink more water
Sounds so basic, right? Do you drink 2L of water? Dehydration can make you feel fatigue and false hunger. Low energy and hunger can lead to what? SUGAR cravings are a common problem. Add cucumber, mint, lemon or berries to your water for a sweeter taste.
2. Understanding your cravings
This is a blog I wrote about what your different cravings mean. We often crave sugar because of emotional reasons. Ask yourself, when the craving hits, if you are experiencing any particular emotion.
Are your cravings always at the same time? This is a good way to explain what causes them. Do they appear in the afternoon, for example? Or after dinner? Is it possible that you are experiencing the afternoon slump if they arrive mid-afternoon? You could go for a walk for 15 minutes to boost your energy or you can reevaluate the lunch you are eating to ensure that it does not leave you feeling sluggish later in the day. Are you eating enough the morning before dinner? Under-eating in the morning can lead to cravings in the afternoon as your body attempts to make up for the calories you missed. Eating a larger breakfast is a simple solution.
3. Take a spoonful of almond butter
Healthy fats can be a great way to curb a sugar addiction. Almond butter has a rich, slightly sweet flavor and is very tasty. When you feel the urge to eat, try a tablespoon of almond butter!
Allergy to nuts? Sunflower seed butter is a good alternative.
4. Enjoy a cup of peppermint tea
It’s one those “old wives tales” that works. The essential oil or tea of peppermint can be used to curb a craving. It is believed that a drop of essential oil on the tongue or on your wrists can help curb a craving. Peppermint tea is my personal favorite.
5. Use apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is effective in preventing cravings. I’ve already discussed it here . Would I call this a MIRACLE treatment? No. It’s not a good idea. According to a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods, drinking apple cider vinegar prior to a meal can help reduce blood sugar levels. This is crucial for reducing cravings.
6. Move your body and get outside
Change your surroundings to curb a craving. When you feel the urge to eat, take a 10-minute walk outside. If you like music, listen to it. When you return home, drink more water or peppermint tea.
