25/05/2023
Ladies! Summer is here!! ☀️ ….which means we’re entering sugar central! Soda, ice cream, shakes, popsicles, shaved ice, potlucks with 20 different kinds of dessert! 🍦🍩🧁 We all know the health consequences of high sugar/glucose consumption! 🥺
PLUS! A glucose spike inevitably leads to a blood glucose crash. Low blood glucose levels leave you feeling anxious, fatigued, and….
CRAVING MORE SUGAR!! 🧁
Low blood glucose is a stress on the body and causes cortisol to be released, and yep, cortisol causes sugar cravings in an attempt to raise a blood glucose level quickly.
Your blood glucose levels can literally be on a rollercoaster ride all day long, with each dip causing a new craving!
Trying to just “muscle through” the cravings is nearly impossible! ❌💪
Here are 4 tips to AVOID the cravings!
1️⃣ Eat a glucose-balanced diet
A diet with plenty of fiber, protein, and healthy fats can help reduce sugar cravings. These foods, when paired with carbohydrates (sugars and starches) can help minimize blood glucose spikes and dips, reducing fluctuations that may trigger cravings.
2️⃣ Stay hydrated
Dehydration commonly can cause sugar cravings. Drinking enough water can help you stay hydrated and reduce cravings.
3️⃣ Get enough sleep
Lack of sleep can trigger the release the stress hormone cortisol. This hormone can increase sugar cravings. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night and keep a regular sleep schedule to reduce cravings.
4️⃣ Manage stress
Stress can also trigger sugar cravings through cortisol release. Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation, breathwork, or yoga to help manage stress and reduce cravings.
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✅ If you’re tired of your cravings controlling you, give these tips a try and see if you can get back in the driver’s seat of your health!
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