Monday, June 28, 2021

3 tips to beat sugar cravings

 Tips to beat sugar cravings

Sugar craving is a dieter’s worst enemy. The intense craving and desire to have sugar-laden food products are stronger than the normal hunger that we all experience in a day. It is because of the intensity of the temptation most people cave in and binge on their favourite treat. Craving, also termed as emotional hunger, can easily sabotage your weight loss goal if you engage in it more than often and do not keep track of the amount of food you consume at a time.

​Hunger vs craving

Hunger and craving are different from each other. You feel hungry when you haven't had any food for quite some time, craving is a sudden temptation for a specific food item. Craving for food is triggered by your emotions and often urgent. In hunger, you only eat food that is enough to fill your stomach, while in emotional eating people often eat more than usual. As per the espert, craving for any particular food is often caused due to poor lifestyle habits. "Bloating, dehydration and poor sleep are the three main reasons for cravings," she said. So, to control the craving one must work to manage these three things. Here are 3 foods items she shares that you must include in your diet to control craving for sugary foods.

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Achaar or pickle

Many in India do not favour eating the tangy and spicy pickle with the meal. Actually homemade pickles are great prebiotics and should be part of a balanced diet. Pickles are a source of good bacteria that can promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria. It can help to keep your blood sugar levels in control, improve digestion and curb sugar cravings.

​Pulses

The expert recommends you add varieties of pulses to your diet. There are a variety of pulses available in the market, rich in different nutrients that can help to treat different health ailments. Pulses are loaded with fiber and protein. They help to keep you fuller for a longer time. Thus, including pulses in the diet can help to reduce cravings for sugar.

Millets

Millets are healthy whole grains that are gluten-free and loaded with healthy nutrients. They are even healthier than wheat and support our internal system in numerous ways. Amaranth, sorghum, ragi, and buckwheat are some of the healthy options that can be easily included in the diet. Try to eat millets at least twice every week.

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