{"id":4540,"date":"2025-11-30T12:14:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T10:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4540"},"modified":"2025-11-30T12:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T10:14:52","slug":"6-foods-kill-sugar-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/?p=4540","title":{"rendered":"6 Foods That Kill Sugar Cravings!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Added sugars might make your food or drink taste a little sweeter, but they also wreak havoc on your body. A diet high in sugar<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-126\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-111\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span> raises your risk of developing diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and more, including certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-113\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-132\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-133\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Sugar is highly addictive, which means cutting it out of your diet isn\u2019t easy. But giving up added sugar can reduce your risk of many serious illnesses to help keep your body happy and healthy.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-127\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-112\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Adding certain foods to your diet can help kill your pesky sugar cravings so you can beat your addiction once and for all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4541\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sugar-e1462897946602.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sugar-e1462897946602.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sugar-e1462897946602-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sugar-e1462897946602-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sugar-e1462897946602-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Here are six foods that kill sugar cravings:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3>1. Protein<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-135\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-136\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-146\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Eating protein instead of sugary foods can help stabilize your blood sugar levels. A meal rice in protein slows down the body\u2019s absorption of sugar to prevent glucose spikes, which also helps to reduce sugar cravings. Try lentils, back beans, yogurt or kefir.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-128\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-106\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-114\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>2. Healthy Fats<\/h3>\n<p>Consuming healthy fats can make the transition to a low-sugar diet a little bit easier. After you eliminate sugar, your body turns to fat for energy. Eating a diet rich in healthy fats will help fuel your body the healthy way and reduce sugar cravings. Add avocados, coconut oil, nuts, seeds and leafy greens to your diet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4542\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/coconut-oil-e1466518226206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/coconut-oil-e1466518226206.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/coconut-oil-e1466518226206-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/coconut-oil-e1466518226206-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/coconut-oil-e1466518226206-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Fiber<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-116\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-137\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-138\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Foods that are naturally high in soluble fiber can help manage your sweet tooth. Fiber slows down the speed of digestion, which helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels. It will also help you feel full after a meal and reduce unhealthy cravings. Try nuts, flaxseeds, berries and carrots.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Foods Rich In Probiotics<\/h3>\n<p>Probiotics help reduce Candida yeast in the body, which feeds on sugar. Candida can cause many health issues, including skin rashes, weight gain and yeast infections. Eliminating sugar and adding probiotics to your diet<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-118\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span> can help starve the Candida and promote a healthy gut. Try kefir, apple cider vinegar, Greek yogurt and kombucha.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4543\" src=\"http:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kefir-e1459439588772.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kefir-e1459439588772.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kefir-e1459439588772-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kefir-e1459439588772-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.loveforhealthyfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kefir-e1459439588772-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. Sour Foods<\/h3>\n<p>When you have a craving for something sweet, fight the urge by eating something sour instead. Many sour foods are high in probiotics and organic acids, which help support healthy bacteria and eliminate bad bacteria. Add sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermented foods to your diet to help kick your sugar cravings.<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-149\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-154\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-140\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>6. Herbs And Spices<\/h3>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-120\" class=\"ezoic-adpicker-ad\"><\/span>Adding a variety of herbs and spices to your diet can help reduce sugar cravings and boost your overall health. Ginger and turmeric have\u00a0natural anti-inflammatory properties. They are also known to lower blood sugar levels and fight against insulin resistance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Added sugars might make your food or drink taste a little sweeter, but they also wreak havoc on your body. A diet high in sugar raises your risk of developing diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and more, including certain types of cancer. 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