No, there is no magic pill to take to stop yoursugar cravings.
Here are the methods Moskovitz recommends for eliminating a sugar craving before it takes over.
Start a food journal.
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Drink plenty of water.
One study published inPhysiology & Behaviorfound that hydration status does alter one’s desire for food.
Yesyour blood sugarand your food cravings are certainly linked.
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Just eat what you’re really craving.
“Some people may take the road of complete sugar avoidance.
While this may work for some, it can backfire for others,” says Moskovitz.
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But balance it with nutritionally-dense foods.
Another nifty trick foreliminating a sugar cravingis to pair that sweet treat with something nutritious and filling.
“For example, instead of just eating chocolate or just eating an apple, combine the two.
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