What to do if you decide to give up sweets: 4 tips to help you survive the “sugar withdrawal”
It is unlikely that anyone would argue that sugar has a negative effect on our body.
According to WHO recommendations, the amount of sugar in the diet should not exceed 50 g (10 teaspoons) per day.
Excessive amounts of sugar entering the body can cause stress on the pancreas, obesity, diabetes, problems with the cardiovascular system and other serious illnesses.
Just what we have listed (and this is not the entire list of “side effects”) is enough to try to give up the abuse of sweets, and our advice will help you with this.
1. Since giving up sweets is stressful for the body, reduce their amount gradually. Once you've eaten a cake, don't go for more.
2. Don't cut out sugar completely. You shouldn't give up healthy sweets - fruits, dried fruits, herbal syrups, etc.
3. You may crave sweets because you are hungry, so try not to skip meals and eat a balanced diet that includes whole grains, cereals, nuts, fiber, bran, vegetables and fruits.
4. Don't buy sweets "in reserve" to store in the kitchen cupboard - this will only increase the risk of relapse.
Earlier we talked about why you shouldn’t eat while standing.
