What to do if you have a sweet tooth: 3 ways to keep your figure

27.01.2025 09:13

This can happen for various reasons. With the help of sweets you can get rid of stress, have a tasty snack or just enjoy food.

Everything would be fine, but sweets affect your figure and well-being, so doctors recommend limiting the amount of sweets in your diet.

But what to do if you crave sweets? Experts have given three pieces of advice that will help you overcome this bad habit.

First, you need to establish a diet

A person may crave sweets because during the day they eat whatever and whenever they want.

As a result, the brain requires fast carbohydrates – sugar, which is a source of energy for it.

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If there is no more than 3-4 hours between meals, then such urges can be avoided.

Secondly, fruits instead of sweets

Include fruits in your diet instead of sweets. They are rich in fiber, which helps you cope with hunger for a long time.

Fruits and vegetables are also sources of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

You have to be careful with dried fruits. They are more caloric and contain even more sugar than fresh fruits.

Third, control portion sizes.

If you immediately give up sweets, then a breakdown will soon be inevitable.

It's better to eat a little dark chocolate or other healthy sweets from time to time.

It is important to remember that prohibitions and refusals do not solve the problem.

It is wiser to take control of the situation and stick to a diet.

Then you can get rid of the bad habit without strict restrictions.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Content
  1. First, you need to establish a diet
  2. Secondly, fruits instead of sweets
  3. Third, control portion sizes.