Studies have shown sugar to be as addictive as cocaine, which is why you may be having such a hard time getting off it. As a former sugar-aholic, however, I can assure you that if I can do it, you can too!
They key to success is to keep your blood sugar balanced throughout the day which will reduce cravings and stabilize your energy and moods. Then make the transition to increasingly better forms of sugar and sweets until you no longer have a desire for the worst (i.e. refined sugars). Following these ten tips and steps are sure to help . . .
#1 ~ Eat protein within 30-60 minutes of waking up.
#2 ~ Eat a small (just a few bites), low-glycemic snack every 1-2 hours.
#3 ~ Feed sugar cravings with protein—and watch your craving disappear!
#4 ~ Consume extra virgin coconut oil and fresh or powdered barley grass daily to help balance blood sugar levels.
#5 ~ Treat sweets like recovering addicts treat drugs — keep the beast out of the house & just don’t go there!
#6 ~ Switch from highly refined sugars, such as high fructose corn syrup and white refined sugar, to less refined sugars such as evaporated cane sugar or concentrated fruit juice. Then . . .
#7 ~ Switch from the less refined sugars such as evaporated cane juice, to natural sweeteners such as raw honey, pure maple syrup, molasses, stevia, etc. Then . . .
#8 ~ Work up to eating nothing sweeter than fruit as a daily lifestyle habit. And . . .
#9 ~ Have treats made with concentrated, natural sweeteners (raw honey, maple syrup, etc.) not more than once a week, and refined sugars only as ‘planned indulgences’ on rare occasions (birthdays, etc.)
#10a ~ Remember alcohol is liquid sugar — so treat cocktails, beer & wine as you would refined sugars.
#10b ~ White flour also converts to sugar quickly — so treat white bread, pasta, etc. the same as refined sugars.