Have you tried stopping sugar in the past and struggled with this? I speak to so many who say they just can't stop eating sugar... and they have tried numerous times. It's not your fault as there are many reasons why we can't cut sugar.
Sugar addiction: Do you know that sugar has addictive properties, and activates the rewards centres of our brain. The problem is that when we eat sugary foods, we crave more sugar, which makes it hard to get off the sugar cycle.
Emotional eating: Many resort to sugary foods when feeling stressed, overwhelmed, tired, anxious or even when happy and excited. And as it makes you feel good temporarily, you turn to sugar when you feel emotional.
Habits: It may have become a habit for you, something you are doing, even without realising it. Maybe your habit is cookies with your cup of afternoon tea or maybe it's ice-cream or chocolate whilst watching TV. It becomes hard to break the habit as you have associated the sugary food with certain activities.
Feeling hungry: Most people aren't eating balanced meals and as a result, don't feel satisfied and are then snacking through the day. But, the problem with many sugary snack foods are they are high in calories but lack nutrients, and aren't filling. So, it can lead to overeating and grazing through the day.
Sugar is everywhere: It's hard to avoid as sugary foods are easily available everywhere, from supermarkets, cafes and vending machines in many buildings. It becomes harder to resist the temptation when you see it all around you.
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As you can see, breaking the sugar habit is difficult, especially when you are doing it on your own.
Sujata Din is a Certified Health Coach and Certified Professional Cancer Coach. In this regular column for iGlobal, she offers some special insights, from useful wellness tips to recipes for creations that are not only delicious but also healthy.
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