12 Ways To Beat Sugar Cravings

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    Make sure you consume healthy fats with your meals

    They help to keep your blood sugar stable. Healthy fats include those found in avocados, nuts and seeds, coconut, extra-virgin olive oil, and the natural fats found in animal products such as wild salmon and pastured eggs.

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    Eat foods high in the mineral chromium

    That includes whole grains, broccoli, sweet potatoes, apples,  and pastured eggs. Chromium regulates blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and helps to reduce sugar cravings.

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    Make sure you stay hydrated with fresh water and herbal teas

    Dehydration is linked to food cravings. You should be drinking about half your body weight in ounces of water daily. Add a slice of lemon to your water to improve the taste.

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    Eat foods high in zinc

    There is heaps of zinc in Brazil nuts, in whole grains, pumpkin seeds, pastured eggs, and oysters. Zinc is needed for insulin and glucose utilization, and a deficiency can lead to sugar cravings.

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    Consume fermented foods and beverages

    Sour food helps naturally reduce sugar cravings and, at the same time, provide probiotics, which support digestive health.

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    Eat foods that are high in the mineral magnesium

    These include dark leafy greens, raw cacao, nuts and seeds, brown rice, quinoa, and avocado. Sugar cravings may actually be a result of magnesium deficiency

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    Eat a teaspoon of extra-virgin coconut oil three times a day

    This will help boost metabolism and reduce sugar cravings. Add coconut oil to your smoothies, soups, and stir-fries.

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    Spice up your meals with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom

    These spices will not only naturally sweeten your food, but will also help balance your blood sugar and reduce sugar cravings.

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    Supplement with amino acid L-glutamine

    L-glutamine helps to reduce, and even eliminate, sugar cravings. It also helps to heal the digestive tract and supports the immune system.

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    Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods

    Caffeine and alcohol dehydrate the body and processed foods have a tendency to be very high in sugar and salt, which both lead to sugar cravings. However, it’s OK to have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine occasionally. It’s all about moderation.

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    Get adequate sleep and exercise regularly

    When we're tired we have the tendency to eat sugary foods. Exercising regularly will help to boost energy levels and reduce stress.

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    Manage stress and emotions

    Do more of what nourishes your body, mind, and soul, and remember that stress is not created by exterior factors but by the way we perceive situations in life.

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