This was one of the hardest obstacles to overcome for me when I started my diet. I always loved a treat after dinner whether it is an ice cream sandwich or some kind of chocolate. Well now that it’s out of the question I am glad Men’s Fitness came out with some alternatives to fight the urge to cheat.
1. Eat less sugar and refined carbs during the day. The less sugar you eat, the less insulin your body releases—and the less sugar you end up wanting.
2. Brush your teeth or use a mouthwash after your meal. Or pop some sugar-free mints. Studies show that the flavor of mint helps to curb an errant sweet tooth.
3. Stock up on low-calorie, sugar-free options, such as sugar-free Popsicles, Fudgsicles, pudding, or gelatin packs.
5. Grab a portion-controlled treat. If you must have something sweet, keep it small. This way, you get your sugar fix with the fewest number of calories possible.
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2 comments:
I'm the same way. I ALWAYS want something cold and sweet after I eat!
Sugar-free pudding is really good. I can't even tell the difference! HEB makes some that I absolutely love and it only has 60 calories.
Also, there are some great sugar-free or No sugar added popsicles. They totally help out with the sweet craving.
I use that mouthwash trick all the time! It not only works to curb a sweet tooth after a meal but if you are tempted to snack as well. Nothing tastes good when you have that strong minty mouthwash taste in your mouth so it works amazingly well!
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