{"id":3845,"date":"2020-04-06T12:45:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.evivenutrition.ca\/?p=3845"},"modified":"2020-04-07T14:57:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T19:57:38","slug":"how-to-manage-sugar-cravings-mindless-snacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.evivenutrition.ca\/en\/wellness\/how-to-manage-sugar-cravings-mindless-snacking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Sugar Cravings & Mindless Snacking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
How is everyone\u2019s new routine going at home? If you’re like me, you like to snack a lot. While adapting to the slower pace at home and all the additional time spent inside, it\u2019s very easy to lose control of your snacking. A reason to be over-snacking during this time could stem from emotional eating – meaning eating as a way to comfort ourselves from stress. Another reason could be that we aren\u2019t eating enough full meals. As a result, we tend to reach for sugary snacks to feel satisfied. Here are a few tips to help you curb your sugar cravings and control your snacking habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is there a certain time of day or setting where you experience a sugar itch? It\u2019s important to be mindful. Perhaps you might notice an emotional attachment to your sugar craving. For example, a moment during the day when you felt stressed (emotional) or a moment when you felt tired (nutrient depleted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As soon as you get a craving for something sweet, eat healthy fat or protein. Why? Wholesome fat and protein fill us up. Your sugar cravings will be stopped in their tracks! But, of course, don\u2019t go overboard with fat, especially processed fat like chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By cutting out snacking entirely, this can cause us to feel mentally and psychologically deprived, which can backfire our well-being! This is why it\u2019s easier to replace your cravings with something healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n