Sweet cravings are something the majority of us suffer from but some people have cravings to an intensity they can’t control. Sweet cravings can also get in the way of our weight loss attempts and can be an annoying everyday issue that we obsess over.

To learn how to stop sweet cravings we must acknowledge that the dreaded sweet tooth is something natural. Mother’s milk is sweet to keep baby wanting more (nutritionally) and to soothe/calm baby when in distress. In this way we can see from birth we are naturally inclined to want something sweet. I know my son never turns down any fruit I give him, but other things like veggies he isn’t so fond of!

Because favoring sweet things is natural, it should be something we aren’t afraid of. It should be something that we give in to but of course with the right sweet foods, otherwise it can lead to excess weight and sugar crashes!

The best way to stop sweet cravings is to nourish your body with the right foods. In terms of allowing your sweet tooth to be catered for make sure you eat plenty of fruit. Eat as much fruit as you desire before every meal. This is much easier on your digestion and will leave you feeling satisfied after a meal. Think of it as having your dessert first. Dessert usually caters for our sweet tooth and is the extra something we need to feel content after eating. Fruit is delicious and can satisfy you in a better way if enough is eaten. Don’t be afraid to eat 4,5 or 6 pieces of your favorite fruit before a meal.

Unlike desserts, refined sugar, honey and other processed sugars, fruit will not lead to a sugar crash. Fruit sugar will keep you sustained and will pass quickly in the bloodstream to your cells giving you instant energy. The only time that fruit sugar can cause an issue is when there is too much fat in your diet. If you are consuming over 10% fat in your diet, it is highly likely it will interfere with your ability to eat fruit. For more information on this you can read this article about what causes yeast infections. Cutting your fat intake and increasing your fruit intake will lead to excess weight falling off but be careful. Many of us search out fattening foods to repress feelings, so if you change your diet to a low fat one make sure you don’t comfort eat.

Comfort eating is something that can trigger sweet cravings too (and not just our biological needs). If you find that when you feel bored, stressed or another emotion, you suddenly crave sweet foods then you are an emotional eater. To make sure that your emotions do trigger cravings, observe and monitor your food intake and cravings during the course of a day. This will allow you to get a better understanding of why you choose to eat and why you crave, so you can overcome sweet cravings for good.

The few points mentioned above are good starting points for anyone wanting to over their sweet cravings, For more information: stop sweet cravings