Are you struggling with sugar cravings and you have no idea what to do about it? Today I'm sharing my secrets on how to stay consistent when it comes to a healthy diet that's beneficial for your ultimate fitness goals.

What is sugar and how does it affect us?

A great understanding for how sugar affects our bodies is a great foundation on learning how to control your sugar cravings. It is proven that the longer you stay away from sugar, the easier it is for us to avoid it. Sugar comes in different forms and foods. Sugar can be natural or artificially added. It's good to know that one teaspoon of white sugar has about 16 calories and it provides a quick dose of energy that the body can process faster than complex carbohydrates or proteins. In the case, you‘re eating too much of it the excess energy will be stored fat.

How to get rid of sugar cravings?

So how do you get rid of the sugar cravings? How do you stop sugar cravings fast? And also: is there any natural supplement to stop sugar cravings? My body really asks for more chocolate and so on the more often I’m eating it. The longer I haven’t had any sugar, the sweeter tastes a piece of chocolate for me. But don't worry, I will also share my favorite healthy snacks so that you can enjoy something sweet that won't mess with your sugar levels at all.

Why do I crave sugar all the time?

Poor diet is one of the most common reasons why we crave sugar. Also, the use of artificial sweetener can lead to fluctuations in our blood sugar levels as well as it causes you to crave more sugar. Really small adjustments to your diet can help you already to stop craving sugar all the time. Craving special foods like candy, burger or pizza are caused by the regions in our brains that are also responsible for our memories, things that pleasure us and reward us. Imbalances within our hormones are oftentimes another reason for sugar cravings. Here are my tips on how to immediately stop your sugar cravings and how to get your diet back to normal again:

#1 Brush your teeth to stop sugar cravings

This tip is one of the oldest and you probably have heard of it before: Brushing your teeth immediately helps with your sugar cravings. Why? Once you brush your teeth you’re playing your brain by sending the signal of “Mealtime is over” - and also, the cool, fresh minty flavor in your mouth ruins any taste that could possibly come after it anyways. You would have to wait until your flora in your mouth is back to normal and by then your sugar craving will be gone. Trust me, it works!

#2 Eat frozen fruits to help with sugar cravings

I always have a back of frozen berries in my freezer, because I eat them with my overnight oats every morning. When I’m dealing with sugar cravings I’d get a small cup of blueberries for instance and start eating them (frozen). It takes forever to finish them because obviously, they are cold. When I’m done eating, I totally forget about all the chocolate and candy I was craving beforehand. Another great advice is a protein shake that is low in sugar and carbs - they taste like vanilla or chocolate and make you believe you are having something sweet to stop your sugar cravings.

#3 Go for a run

#4 Just don’t buy anything sweet

#5 Resist sugar cravings with healthy snacks

#6 Never say no to cinnamon

My last tip on how to get rid of sugar cravings I actually got from my bodybuilding coach. He is prepping the big guys and bikini girls to hop and stage and win titles over titles while looking super shredded. He recommended adding sugar to my overnight oats or my greek yogurt in the afternoon only because it makes us think we are actually eating something sweet. Cinnamon also helps to control your blood sugar level and prevents cardiovascular diseases. Just make sure to buy the higher quality ceylon cinnamon as this one is safe to eat in larger amounts.

#7 Supplements to stop sugar cravings

When you eat something sweet and sugar goes into your body the sugar blocks the absorption of essential minerals, including calcium and magnesium. This is also a reason why I am very aware of my supplementation. Here is a full article on supplements for runners and what supplements will stop sugar cravings for good.