Tips on Sugar Craving?

Why are you trying to cut sugar out? Are you doing low carb? Fruit has lots of carbs and sugar. Surely you can fit sour candy or small sweets into your daily calories, can't you? I used to be very restrictive about sugar and sweets ( keto diet for 5 months). . When I did this, I would crave it even more! I wanted cake and muffins and chocolate so bad!. I found that it made me miserable and nothing I did or ate would take the cravings away. I ended up having cheat days and feeling awful. I quit keto and found what and how to include the foods that I love into my calories. Everyday I have treats and sweets and as long as I am eating my calories or under, I'm fine. It makes me really satisfied, not restricting myself from what I want.

Sugar isnt to bad in moderation
However cravings can be a pain sometimes here are some tips i find help Instead of fruits try more starchier carbs like sweet potatoes or potatoes ,plantains etc seaoson with cinnamon also
Try eating alot more fibre from veggies like.broccolli cauliflower cabbage etc
Try coconut products such as coconut flour flakes butter their super filling quick recipe mash 1 sweet potato/banana with 2 tbsp coconut flour sweeten stevia cinnamon microwave for a mini cup.cake
Try sweetening warm drinks like teas with stevia it helps also stevia seems to be a legit sweetener without negative effects of other artificial sweetners
Funny you mention pickles helps you it has acetic vinegar alot of people find apple coder vinegar does the same for them
These tips have helped alot personally for me and freinds

Savory and salty fooda are supposed to help. I've found that some air popped popcorn with a little butter flavored PAM and taco seasoning or tajin really helps when I'm going sugar crazy.

Mentos make a gum called red lime, that is not red and does not taste limey. It's pink and orange and sour and delicious. I had a hard time finding it so I ordered on Amazon. Give it a try.

I just work a little chocolate etc into my day or try a really good apple to see if that's enough sweet to satisfy the craving

JaydedMiss wrote: »

Honestly im for the fit it in approach, But i have found for me personally fitting it in isnt always best. I have found green smoothies help....When im craving stuff to me its a sign my body wants something and i dont always quite know what that something is. Whipping up a sweet green smoothie full of nutrients was a quick easy way to get in as much nutrition quickly as i could find. And honestly it helps. Alot lol. Most cravings disapear within a few sips and the sweetness is built right in xD Im semi cringing at how woo-like i sound, But im not claiming them to be the cure-all to everything....Just seems to help when im not quite sure what it is my body needs XD

I tried the green smoothie approach myself today, and I'm hoping it will help. I've been feeling out of sorts since coming back from a vacation where I ate a bit more carbs and sugar than usual. I didn't go wild or anything, but just the extra I had sent me into craving mode again. I'm thinking about food all the time, and crazy hungry for no good reason.

For the past 4 days since I've been back, I keep caving a bit to the cravings, but I've been super determined today to return to my pre-vacation habits and mindset. For me, keeping carbs and sugar low for a few days helps me regain normal hunger cues. I will do whatever it takes to quiet down my appetite, even if it means suffering through these cravings for a while. My body is throwing a hissy fit right now, but I will win this fight!

Some people, like me, are ultimately happier abstaining from sweets and breads, etc. Others can moderate better, fit in a treat every day and be fine. You have to discover which is right for you and then honor it. Your happiness depends on it.

I find sweet flavors pique my appetite so instead of a piece of sweet fruit, I often grab a savory snack. Cheese, a handful of olives, or the like definitely push back on my desire for sweets. Also, go brush your teeth. Not only will it make your dentist happy but sometimes removing the vestigial taste of a sweet treat from your mouth helps cut the cycle in your brain that says, "More! More!" You'll need to experiment to see what works for you.

I also gave up all naturally or artificially sweetened beverages. My habitual cans of Diet Coke made me want to eat the furniture! Flavored, unsweetened seltzers and unsweetened iced tea don't do that to me.