Sugar Withdrawal
How to Stop Sugar Cravings

Some of the symptoms that you are sugar sensitive:

I remember when I was about 30, I went cold turkey and had zero sugar for a month. I was also determined to rid myself of the candida albicans (over-abundance of yeast) I had been suffering with for years.

I kept my home free of sweets, but it was so difficult every time I was out and sweet snacks were all around me. Passing by a bakery was very hard and every week I went to a meditation center that served cookies and herbal teas after the meditation.

But I did it, not a grain of sugar passed my lips, and the following months I only had something sweet a handful of times.

After a while it became easy and second nature to eat a completely sugar free diet, and now it is only on rare occasions when at a party that I might have a small piece of something sweetened with white sugar. At home I occasionally use a little stevia or maple syrup as a sweetener.

One thing that helped me with my sugar withdrawal was raw almond butter. I didn't realize it then but that was because of the protein. I was vegetarian at the time, which made things harder for me as I was protein deficient. Through my studies as a Naturopath I learned:

Three top things to do
for sugar withdrawal

Yes, I am sorry but it is essential to reduce your consumption of anything sweet for a few weeks or a few months depending on how bad your sugar addiction is. Are you wondering "Why do I crave sugar?" It is an addiction.Sugar has the same effect as opium on the brain. At least for the first month, no sweeteners of any kind and a maximum 1 or 2 fruits per week.

If you are craving sugar, by increasing protein your cravings will be much easier to handle. You need to eat complete protein at every meal, especially breakfast, and healthy high protein snacks in between meals if you feel the need.

Some, like myself (of slender build), will continue eating like this indefinitely and feel great. Others may choose to decrease their protein intake once their sugar cravings are under control.

Two eggs for breakfast is ideal, with a piece of whole grain, sugar free toast if you like. As long as the yolks are runny - soft boiled or poached - there is a negligible effect on cholesterol. By having a full breakfast you will feel more fully satisfied all day long. Make sure your other meals are high in protein as well.

3. Increase the amount of water you drink.

I experienced this first had, I always considered that I drank enough water. After attending a conference all about water and it's benefits for healing, I increased my water consumption and my sweet cravings considerably decreased. Read more in drinking water to lose weight.

For further reading, and to help you with your journey, I highly recommend Potatoes not Prozac by Kathleen DesMaisons. You will find explanations on the exact effect sugar has on our moods and how children of alcoholics are at higher risk. Also included is a seven step program to kick your sugar habit once and for all and take control of your life. Many readers also easily lose weight using her plan.

It's very hard to kick the sugar habit. Please feel free to Book an online consultation with me to get the support you need and a complete personalized plan to help you out.

Once you have kicked your sugar habit you will feel happier, more balanced and calm. You and your loved ones will certainly notice the difference!

Return From Sugar Withdrawal to Facts About Sugar

Return From Sugar Withdrawal to Health and Natural Healing

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