How to stop those sugar cravings?
Who doesn’t like some sweets and treats? Like most people, I like dessert and I like candy. It is when we have sugar cravings and overindulge that can lead to problems. High sugar foods can crowd out healthier choices and may add way too many empty calories to your day. EatThis, NotThat! has an interesting article about sugar cravings: 7 Effortless Ways to Crush Sugar Cravings Throughout the Day, Say Dietitians . They noted that you are not alone in the sugar craving department. The Frontiers in Psychiatry looked at sugar addiction and stated, “… we analyze how nutrients like sugar that are often used to make foods more appealing could also lead to habituation and even in some cases addiction thereby uniquely contributing to the obesity epidemic.” The study found that when we eat more sugar our brains begin to signal “eat as much as you want”. Cleveland Clinic list 3 reasons you may be craving sugar: “You are...