10 Tips to Beat Sugar Addiction

Seek a therapist to end the addiction loop.

Breaking any addiction—including sugar—requires help. Therapists and dietitians can help you overcome stress and addiction.

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Detox sugar.

Sugar detoxes may be total or gradual. Another sugar detox could exclude added sugars but include fruit sugars.

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Address stresses that may cause dependence.

One research found that environmental stresses may increase sugar dependence and cravings.

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Avoid all

Cut sugar and sweets altogether to break your addiction, depending on your personality.

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Kind to yourself

Most Americans are reared on sugar, so you're quitting an addiction that wasn't your decision.

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Replace it.

If you're eliminating additional sugars, don't start a new addiction.

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Provide micronutrients

Sugar cravings may result from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. by engaging with a functional health practitioner with dietary expertise.

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Protein and healthy fats are important.

Protein and fat satisfy and stabilize blood sugar. Experts recommend having a protein-rich breakfast and snacks .

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Consume adequate carbohydrates

Undereating carbs may also make your body want starch and sugar for glucose. Your brain and body require carbs for energy.

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Enough sleep

Sleep shortage reduces insulin sensitivity and increases stress hormones, which cause blood sugar imbalance and sugar cravings.

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