Refined sugars can affect the immune system for hours after consumption. It shouldn’t take too long to put an end to sugar addiction.
Refined sugar consumption has been proved to be detrimental to our health. However, if you have a sweet tooth, there is no doubt it can be difficult to break sugar addiction. Let´s look at some strategies to reduce sugar consumption:
Avoid processed food
Instead include whole foods carbs like vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Keep steady blood sugar levels
Include some protein during breakfast, have smaller meals during the day and avoid eating 3 hours before bedtime.
Avoid stress
Being stressed will make it more likely for you to reach out to junk food. Address the cause of your stress and do some yoga, meditation or breathing exercises.
Exercise
Exercise whenever you feel like indulging in something sweet, this will keep you distracted and will raise your endorphin levels.
Sleep cravings off
Sleep your 8 hours a day, lack of sleep often increases cravings.
Take supplements
Include supplements that will help you cut your cravings: vitamin D, omega-3s, glutamine, tyrosine, and 5-HTP are amino acids that can help reduce your sugar addiction.
So next time you are craving your favorite chocolate chip cookie go walk it off!
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