It turns out that sugar has its advantages and benefits for the body. It improves brain function and concentration and also improves mood. The point is that many of us exceed our daily allowance of sugar because there is a lot of it in chocolate, baked goods and even low-calorie sweets. Therefore, you have to face the negative consequences of consuming sugar.
And the main one is the dependence on products containing sugar, which weakens our psyche. Studies show that the effect of sweets does not last long – and then, when the stomach breaks down the glucose, our mood deteriorates again and apathy sets in, so we reach for another chocolate. Thus, we begin to associate sugar with good mood and energy, and we can no longer imagine eating without it. Other “side effects” include tooth decay, heart disease, obesity and risk of diabetes.
However, the addiction is easy to stop – you just need to “trick” your brain with simple life hacks for a few weeks, and then you will forget about your love for sweets. For example, combine a product containing sugar with something healthy – such as nuts
or berries. Thus, the brain will know that it has received food, but it will not have time to understand that not all of it contains fast carbohydrates. In addition, you can only afford a small breakfast if you wish. For example, your brain “asks” for a bar of milk chocolate, and you give it that chocolate – but only 20 grams.
The next way is to drink water. Yes, yes, it’s that simple – studies show that we are often thirsty and reach for products that contain sugar. So, you should drink a glass of ice water and wait 10 minutes.
Another method that will help you wean yourself off sweets is to not snack. The fact is that we often consume foods that contain sugar between main meals. In this case, you should completely avoid snacks and consume sweets only after you have eaten a main meal rich in protein and fiber. The secret is that you will not want to eat sugar – because you have already received energy.
The next life hack is to distract yourself. Sweets cause a rush of endorphins, so you need to do something that has a similar effect on the body. For example, walking, jogging and playing sports are also a source of happiness hormones, only longer lasting and without harm to health.
And the last way is to sleep more. Sugar is a source of fast carbohydrates and we reach for it when we feel low on energy or lack of sleep. Studies show that those who increase the duration of sleep by an hour every day (until the norm is reached, of course) begin to eat less sweets than those who go to sleep after midnight and get up late (or too early).
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