We know many of you have secret cravings, and that includes me too. The urge to have something sweet can strike at any time of the day, and sometimes we just can’t stop thinking about dessert until we satisfy that craving. But now, there’s a solution! An expert has shared some valuable tips on how to control sweet cravings. Read on to learn more!
How To Control Sweet Cravings?
The famous nutritionist Jinal Shah (@jinals89) often takes to social media to share tips on managing cravings and improving our health through the right nutrition. Now, once again, she has addressed a common problem, sweet cravings, by sharing some tips on how to manage them.
1. Skip tea and coffee
Instead of starting your day with tea or coffee, have some fruit or a handful of nuts first. To make this easier, keep them ready on your dining table or bedside the night before. This way, you’ll have a healthy option within reach and won’t be tempted to skip it in the morning.
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2. Right meal proportions
If you have a habit of eating without knowing whether it’s the right quantity or not, it’s time to change that. Your plate should have 50% grains like rice or roti, 30–35% dal, sabzi or meat, and the remaining 10–15% for sides such as salad, pickle or buttermilk. With this, you can make your meal balanced and nutritious.
3. Avoid late-night snacking
To avoid late-night snacking, make sure you have a wholesome meal between 4–6 PM. During this time, you can have poha, upma, a sandwich, roti with ghee and jaggery, banana or even a laddoo. This meal will help keep your stomach fuller and avoid any unnecessary cravings.
So, are you ready to get rid of your sweet cravings? Tell us in the comments below!
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How to control sweet cravings?
To control your sweet cravings, you can swap tea or coffee with fruits and nuts, eat balanced meal, and have wholesome food between 4-6 PM.