3 Ways to Curb a Sweet Tooth

Are you one of those who finds it hard to resist sweet things? Sweet things are not very healthy for the body and they even destroy the teeth if you are not very careful. Research has shown that consuming a lot of sugar ages you faster than usual and causes your skin to have wrinkles. There are a lot of reasons why you should curb your sweet tooth before it threatens your health. But if you don’t know how to go about it, these tips should help:

Take more fruits.

Fruits are sweet too and a lot healthier than candies. Instead of the sucrose present in confectionery, fructose is present in fruits. Try substituting sweets with fruits and your body will thank you for it. Remember that fruits contain a lot of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for body functions.

Drink a lot of water.

Water performs a lot of functions in the body, including flushing out waste products and helping to transport substances throughout the system. Each time you feel like eating something sweet, grab your water bottle and drink some water first. Do this for awhile and you will notice that the cravings for sweet things will start reducing.

Gradually reduce intake.

It is very difficult to suddenly quit sugar, in fact, it is impossible for some people. The normal thing is to gradually detach yourself by reducing the extra intakes. For example, you can decide to stop taking ice cream every day and reduce it to just twice a week. So once your daily or weekly dose is exceeded, you know you should not take any more. With time, you can decide to give yourself a little vacation from sugary treats and see how you feel. Chances are if you can stay off candies and drinks for a week, then you can make a whole month. As you get used to time offs, it becomes easier to curb your sweet tooth.

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Opoola Jelifat is a young and passionate writer. She holds a B.Sc degree in Microbiology and enjoys reading, cooking and writing on real life issues. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree at the University of Ibadan. Contact her on opoolajelifat@gmail.com, and via Twitter and facebook by clicking the icons below.

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