Craving something sweet? 3 Foods That Can help Fight Sugar Cravings

Sugar cravings are extremely common, especially when you are embarking on the journey of fitness. If you fall prey to this temptation then you will land in blunder of over-eating and crossing your calorie requirements.

1. Fruit

When most people feel sugar cravings, they reach for high-fat, high-sugar foods like mithai (Indian sweets).

However, swapping out the junk food for some fruit when you feel like something sugary could give you the sweet hit you need and stop your cravings in its tracks.

Fruit is naturally sweet but also contains lots of beneficial plant compounds and fiber, allowing you to have your fix and keep it healthy.

To make sure it hits the spot, eat fruits that are slightly higher in sugar like mangoes or grapes.

If you’re also hungry, try adding some yogurt to your fruit to make it a more satisfying snack.

SUMMARY Fruit contains sugar, along with lots of healthy nutrients and plant compounds.

2. Dates

Dates are the dried fruit of the date palm tree. They are highly nutritious and very sweet.

Even though they have been dried, they are a great source of fiber, potassium, iron and beneficial plant compounds.

Having a few dates instead of a soda or some candy can give you a sweet fix and also provide you with healthy nutrients.

You could even try pairing them with nuts like almonds for a sweet and crunchy treat.

However, remember that dates are very sweet, so stick to one portion at a time, or about three dates.

SUMMARYDates are very sweet, so they can fix your craving for sugar while providing you other beneficial nutrients too.

3. Dark Chocolate

Chocolate is one of the most commonly reported foods people eat when they crave sweets.

However, if you find yourself craving chocolate, you can make a healthier choice by choosing dark chocolate.

Dark Chocolate is chocolate that contains more than 70% cocoa. It also contains healthy plant compounds known as polyphenols.

Some studies have shown that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of these polyphenols may help improve markers of heart health.

However, like regular chocolate, dark chocolate contains sugar and fat, so it’s best to limit yourself to a couple of squares to satisfy your craving

SUMMARY Swap regular chocolate out for a few squares of dark chocolate, which contains less sugar and higher levels of healthy polyphenols.

The Bottom Line

Having the odd sweet treat is fine for most people, so you shouldn't feel guilty if you occasionally indulge.

However, if you find yourself experiencing sugar cravings regularly or feel out of control around sweet foods, then it’s worth taking a closer look at your diet.

If you need something sweet, swap some of your sugar-filled treats out for these healthier options in this list.

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