How to Get Rid of Your Sweet Tooth

Perhaps constant sugar cravings sabotage your attempts to eat healthier, feel better and lose weight, or you reach for a midday chocolate bar to give yourself a quick burst of energy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommendation for maximum daily sugar intake is 10 tsp., yet the average American consumes more than double that amount. Reducing sugar in your diet is a challenge, but you can achieve that accomplishment by making just a few changes in your daily habits. Following some tips can help you kick the sugar habit and get rid of your sweet tooth.

Things You'll Need

• Fiber-rich food
• Sugar-free gum

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Instructions

• 1

  Don't have sweet snacks at home.

  Keep sugary snacks out of your home. Eliminate temptation by removing all sweet treats, such as cakes, cookies, chocolate bars, candy and ice cream.

• 2

  Water reduces sugar cravings.

  Drink more water. Increasing your water intake will give you a feeling of fullness, reduce hunger pangs and help to flush toxins from your body.

• 3

  Whole wheat bread includes fiber.

  Add fiber to your diet. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains will keep you fuller longer than other food and will help regulate your blood sugar level.

• 4

  Stress may result in sugar cravings.

  Manage stress. Stress can lead to emotional eating, and people are more likely to reach for a chocolate bar when feeling down than when feeling happy. Exercise is an effective way to reduce stress, promote relaxation and burn calories.

• 5

  Reach for gum instead of sugary snacks.

  Chew sugar-free gum when sweet cravings hit. Chewing gum acts as an appetite suppressant, and it will give you a taste of something sweet without sugar and calories.