Besides increase bulge around the waistline, diets high in sugar are strongly linked to an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, elevated triglycerides low HDL (good) cholesterol levels, and heart disease Sugar intake has also been linked to depression, migraines, poor eyesight, autoimmune diseases (such as arthritis, and multiple sclerosis), gout and osteoporosis. One of the concerns I see is that clients really don’t know how these cravings started and how they can overcome their sweet tooth addiction…
Here’s some insight;
- One of the first things to do is reduce or even eliminate caffeine. The ups & owns of too much coffee or other include dehydration and this thirst is often overlooked for a sweet hit causing blood sugar levels to swing which in turn lead to more frequent cravings. Limit your coffee/ caffeinated to one or 2 cups per day. Less if you have some adrenal fatigue.
- Eat more sweet veggies, things like sweet potatoes, red capsicum, lightly sautéed onions in coconut oil. They will naturally satisfy and provide bulk fibre. Good for your digestion and of course stabilizing blood sugar levels.
- How much animal food do you eat? According to Yin Yang principles of eating as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and macrobiotics. Easing too much Yang food can lead top cravings for sweets (Yin), which in turn created cravings for heavy salted food. The pendulum swinging to widely and not finding a balance in between.
- Move, move, and move. Get more active. Sleep, sleep, sleep and rest and relaxation are equally important to provide balance. Be kind to yourself. Both exercise and rest are of equal importance.
- Slooowww down.. and find sweetness in other non- food ways. Not every craving is a signal that your body biologically requires sugar. Cravings can have a psychological component. By identifying which is psychological we can adjust accordingly with more self-loving “sweet” practices. When life is sweet enough- no additives are needed.
Look forward to seeing you soon.!