Sugar is bad, that's a fact. But how to refuse it if the dishes with it are so delicious?
Nevertheless, it is very difficult for many people to give up sweets. Sweet since childhood is associated with pleasant emotions, joy.
To get rid of the psychological dependence on sweets is not easy. Here you may need the help of a psychologist to work out your relationship with food.
But to help the body resist temptation and last at least 21 days without sugar (it is believed that during this time a habit is fixed) - you definitely can do it.
1. Take magnesium
Remember that before taking any vitamins and minerals, you should consult with a therapist.
What are the benefits of magnesium? It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system, calms you down. After all, it is in a state of stress that most often you want to chew something sweet.How to get magnesium from food? Include wheat bran, buckwheat, soy, oatmeal, natural cocoa in your diet.
Why does the body lose magnesium? Loss of magnesium and depletion of the nervous system contribute to alcohol, caffeine and excess potassium.
2. Drink plenty of water
Thirst can skillfully disguise itself as a false hunger, when you seem to want something to chew on - and cookies or other sweets often become a small snack.
To distinguish false hunger from real hunger, try extinguishing it with water. If you've had a couple of cups of water and feel hungry again after 5-10 minutes, it's probably time to eat.Of course, provided that the previous meal was at least 3 hours ago.
3. Study the ingredients of the products you buy
Sugar is found not only in obvious sweets, but also in processed foods, sauces, low-fat dairy products, etc.
Carefully read the ingredients on the label and look at the amount of carbohydrates.
4. Eat sweets without sugar
Sweeteners are also harmful if you use them often and in large quantities. But at first, when it will be difficult for you to wean from the lifestyle of a sweet tooth, sweets without sugar will come in handy.
A good natural sugar substitute is stevia. It is very sweet (which means it is spent sparingly), calorie-free, of plant origin. Sold in powder and tablets. Also in stores you can find sweets on stevia.Do not get carried away with soda without sugar - with constant use, it provokes diabetes.
Sugar is also an excellent substitute for dried fruits.
5. Lead an active lifestyle
Physical exercise is effective in relieving stress. That is, you do not need to miss a workout because of a bad mood, but on the contrary, run to it even faster. And after 1.5 hours you will see a wonderful anti-stress effect from exercise.
The stronger and better you feel, the higher the motivation to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and rational nutrition. Accordingly, there is less temptation to break into sweets.You will also be interested to know:
- How 2 weeks without sugar changes the body and brain
- How to stop stress eating - 8 tips
- 5 foods that ruin your mood
