Healthy Eating Bootcamp: How To Kick Those Sugar Cravings To The Curb....For Good!
Kicking your sugar habit can seemingly be one of the toughest things in the world to do. If you have a massive sweet tooth then kicking this sugar addiction can feel even more like a struggle bus. Anywhere you go, there are temptations to grab sugary snacks when you feel your energy levels crashing. These sugary situations can happen when you are at the grocery store, in the grocery store checkout line, or while you are out to dinner, and the staff asks if you want chocolate cake for dessert (Yes, please!)
This is why we are here to help tell your sugar cravings to stay the F away! That you can live a healthier and happier lifestyle. Artificial sweeteners do nothing for your overall health. Eating sugar has been linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation. Ain’t nobody got time for that!
Oh - and buyer beware: even when you are ready to kick your sugar intake, you will want to become conscious of the names for sugar in disguise. These names include; anything ending in -ose (sucrose, glucose, dextrose, fructose, lactose), cane sugar, brown sugar, evaporated cane juice, invert sugar, rice syrup, turbinado and sucanat (to name a few). Oh, and forgo the sugar in your coffee with names like; Splenda, Stevia, Equal, Nutrasweet and Sweet ‘N’ Low. Yeah I know….sugar shady AF!
Now is the time to kick your sugar cravings to the curb. When you push away your sugar habits, you will notice better skin, belly fat reduction, more energy and gravitate towards healthy food that serves your body in a beneficial way. When you are having a sugar craving, it usually means are you hungry for something nutritious, or you are dehydrated. Try drinking some water and switch to these sugar craving eliminators when you’re having a craving! You will be glad you did!
Say Hello to Grapefruit
Consider grapefruit your new best friend. The Slim and Sassy Metabolic Blend by DoTerra will help manage hunger cravings. All you have to do is add 3-4 drops into your water and it will help kick those pesky sugar cravings and curb hunger. You will notice an energy boost when incorporating this blend into your daily routine. You can stay hydrated while having the best tasting water right by your side throughout the day!
Berries, Berries, Berries!
Berries are a great way to kick your sugar cravings because they are filled with natural sugars… the kind that Mother Nature wants you to have! Just be sure to limit your intake to about a 1.5 to 2 cups per day based off of the United States of Agriculture daily intake suggestion. Berries are packed with antioxidants, help with memory and widen arteries (which helps blood flow). Berries are known to have a sweet taste, so this is a perfect sugar craving alternative.
L-Glutamine
Sugar cravings be gone! L-Glutamine supports healthy brain function, sugar/alcohol cravings and supports muscle mass. Just take 1-3 capsules a day to help with sugar cravings. Take one after breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be all set!
Date Night
You know that food your grandpa is always eating, and everyone tells you it’s for old people? Well, those are dates, and dates may just be one of the best ways to kick your sugar cravings and get healthy while doing so! Dates are a great source of fiber, as well. If you don’t like eating them whole, another option is to blend them into a healthy smoothie for a delicious filling meal! Check out this smoothie recipe from Food52 for inspiration:
Serves: 1
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
4pitted dates
1banana, preferably frozen
1/8teaspoon cinnamon
1/2cup ice cubes
1/8teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a blender, combine the almond milk, dates, banana, cinnamon, vanilla, and ice. Blend everything together well until the dates are in tiny pieces and everything is smooth. Adjust with as splash of this or that. Enjoy cold!
Multivitamins for Feelin’ Fine
When you don’t have the right balance of vitamins, you can easily feel “off” and want to grab the nearest sugary item to feel better. This is where Ritual vitamins come in. For $30 a month you will get a multivitamin that is vegan, gluten free and allergy free. Vitamins include boron, B-12, Folate and Omega-3 to name a few. You will be balanced taking this daily. Voilà less sugar cravings.
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