Style: May 06, 2016

Style | wellbeing 57
You can still get a sweet taste using natural
sweeteners in moderation, but just focus on going
back to the basics of eating real, whole food.
2. Fight SugAR With FAt
Fat is not your enemy! Good-quality fats make you
feel full and reduce cravings for things like sugar and
refined carbs. Along with protein, be sure to
include good fats at every meal and snack.
Some good options include nuts and
seeds, extra virgin olive oil, coconut
oil, avocados, and omega 3 fats
from fish.
3. Fill up on
pRotEinS
Eat protein at every meal,
especially breakfast. This is
the key to balancing blood
sugar levels, insulin and
ridding yourself of cravings.
Start the day with an
omelette and veges, or a
powerhouse breakfast bowl
with soaked oats and mixed
nuts and seeds. Good-quality
protein sources include nuts,
seeds, eggs, fish, chicken and
red meat.
4. gEt Enough SlEEp
Not getting enough sleep drives up sugar
and carb cravings by affecting appetite hormones. It
makes sense, because you want more energy if you
don’t sleep, so you are drawn to quickly absorbed
sugars to provide this. Aim for seven to eight hours of
sleep per night.
5. don’t dRink YouR SugAR
Cut out sodas and fizzy drinks – this includes the
“diet” variety, too, as they contain harmful artificial
sweeteners. This alone would have a huge impact on
your health.
Choose healthy hydrating options instead. My
recommendation is to pour yourself a glass of
sparkling water and add a slice of lemon. You will still
get the “fizz”, minus the sugar. Another option is to
make your own vitamin-infused water using 500ml
water, ½ cup of berries, a sliced lemon and mint
leaves. Let it sit in your fridge for a few hours before
drinking.
6. nouRiSh YouRSElF
From the day we are born we associate sweetness
with safety and comfort. Mother’s milk and formula
are incredibly sweet, so it is natural we often resort to
sweet food when we are feeling stressed or anxious.
When you are craving sugar, think about how else
you could nourish yourself – take a bath, prepare a
nutritious meal, take a walk or get a massage.
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