binge eating. Allow yourself a few sweets a week. You may get assistance with eating disorder symptoms at NEDA.org.
Drink Plenty Of Water
Hydration may reduce hunger. The US National Academy of Medicine recommends 2.7 L for women and 3.7 L for men. Juices and juice drinks contain hidden sugar, so restrict their consumption.
You may also try sugar-free or low-sugar beverages instead of water. The American Diabetes Association’s 2023 Standards of Care in Diabetes recommends low- and no-calorie sweetened drinks instead of water.
Get Enough Sleep
Sleep deprivation and poor quality boost sugar consumption, according to research. Inadequate sleep increases blood glucose swings and cravings. For optimal sleep, keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cold.
Stay Active
Diabetics must exercise regularly. Even a quick stroll may lower chocolate cravings. It also reduces sugar cravings.
Quit Cold Turkey
If you eat sweets regularly, you’ll crave more sweets. If you stop eating sweets regularly, research has found that you will stop craving sweets.
Don’t Keep It In The House
Limit sweets at home. If you live with others, hide sweets in a cabinet and display fruit and other low-sugar snacks. Diabetic patients should store their sweets in a Ziploc bag in the pantry. Opening the packaging is harder, so you wouldn’t take one every time.
Practice Mindful Eating
Stop and assess your emotions before eating. Are you bored? Anxious? Stressed? Sad? Hungry? Try drinking a glass of water or other low-sugar beverage to see if it helps. Thirst may often be confused for hunger. Instead of eating, exercise or do a hobby.