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Have a sweet-tooth? 8 ways to control your sugar cravings

Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels

Having cakes or ice-creams for dessert is not only unhealthy but can also result in a lot of health issues. If you suffer from a sweet tooth and have a hard time controlling it, then there are several ways to outsmart your sweet tooth.

Healthful breakfast

Eating a healthful breakfast to outsmart your sweet tooth may sound counterintuitive, but it isn't. People don't usually get the signal from their mouths that it's time to eat until they're standing at the table with a plate of delicious food before them.

If you've ever noticed how your stomach is almost making noises that indicate you're about to eat, well, that's the sound of your sweet tooth winning a battle and telling you to start eating. So even if you don't like the way it sounds, it's the truth, and you need to adapt to it.

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'Spice up your food

Spices can satisfy your sweet tooth and lure your mind into a pleasant state. There are hundreds of thousands of spices that can do the trick, if you know how to recognise their distinct tastes. You will need to develop your taste buds to distinguish the various "sweet" flavours that are out there.

Get a 'good night's sleep

It is well known that sleeping adequately optimises energy-level to outsmart your sugar-driven, high-energy sweet tooth. However, it is less known that sleep quality directly impacts energy levels and, consequently, the ability to fight stress. A good night's sleep gives the body a profound sense of well-being which is excellent for maintaining general health.

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'Breaking bad' – the bad eating habits

Break the bad eating habits to outsmart your sweet tooth by making healthy and satisfying meals and snacks. This is one easy way to maintain a diet and lose weight at the same time. People who eat out a lot tend to have an unhealthy habit of skipping breakfast or lunch, which results in overeating later in the day. Snacking between meals is not always the best thing for dieters. Find healthier alternatives for snacks such as fruits, vegetables and whole-grains.

Opt for healthy options'

Have you ever tried the Atkins Diet to outsmart your sweet tooth? Atkins Diet is all about minimising carbohydrates that are high in sugar or starch. This plan requires you to cut down on carbohydrates, so you should include complex carbohydrates. Also, by staying away from sweets, you can easily maintain your energy and focus on your goal.

Switch-over to natural sweeteners

If you want to outsmart your sweet tooth, you should try to go for natural sweeteners. Natural sweeteners do not have as much of an effect on your blood sugar as artificial sweeteners. This will help you maintain your energy as well as keep you from going on a sugar binge.

Divert your 'sweet tooth.'

Chewing gum helps distract your attention away from the sugary toothpaste. Not all chew toys are created equal. Some chewing gum can be chewed on without actually chewing on the gum. "Bitter candy" is an excellent distraction method for people who don't particularly like to chew. "Candy water" or "hot chocolate" is another good distraction technique for people more interested in the task at hand.

Eat your veggies, right!

Why would you want to eat your vegetables right to outsmart your sweet tooth? Eating vegetables is good for you for so many reasons, and you have probably heard all of them before.

However, you might be surprised that eating your veggies right can help you lose weight and keep it off, too! Eating your veggies right may be one of the most important things you can do to get and stay healthy - especially if you are trying to fight off the bulging fat around your belly!

Learn ways to outsmart your sugar cravings. Keep following these great ideas to help you curb cravings and lose weight.