Sweet pleasure is a frequent stumbling block in weight loss and healthy lifestyle.Sugar addiction is not only about taste, but also about habits and biochemical reactions in the brain.The good news is that with a little patience she can be relieved - and significantly improve energy, skin and weight.
Why is sugar so addictive?
Sugar stimulates the production of dopamine - a reward hormone.The brain quickly combines sweet with a pleasant feeling and creates a habit. In addition, when the blood sugar levels fall, the fatigue and the taste for other sugar come - creating a vicious circle.
1. Remove hidden sources of sugar
The first step is to realize how much sugar you really eat a day. They are not just sweets - it is often hidden in yoghurts, muesli, sauces or pastries. Follow the labels and focus on products with less than 5 g of sugar per 100 g.
Avoid: glucose-fructose syrup, sucrose, maltodextrine
Replace: sweetened drinks for water with lemon or tea
2. Increase the intake of protein and healthy fats
If your diet is full of carbohydrates and sugars, blood sugar levels fluctuate - and with it your taste.Proteins and fats feed for longer and stabilize energy.
Great choices:
Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese
Nuts, seeds, avocado
Quality meat or plant alternatives
3. Plan your food and have prepared alternatives
The greatest failures come when you are hungry and you have nothing healthy at hand.They always have nuts, low sugar fruit (eg forest fruits) or protein drink.
The less you are impulsive to reach for sweet, the weaker the habit.
4. Work with your head, not just with a plate
The taste for sweet is often not related to hunger but to emotions. Boredom, stress or fatigue can trigger the desire for sugar.Note when and why you want sweet - and try to replace it with another activity.
Helps for example:
A short walk
Breathing or meditation
A glass of water and 10 minutes of “pause to think about
Sugar addiction is not a weakness, but a signal that the body and mind need a balance.With small changes in diet, better planning and conscious approach, sugar carousel can be stopped. The result? Fewer mood swings, more energy - and the body that will thank you.
