10 Sugar Free Treats to Keep a Control On Your Sweet Cravings

Sugar is extremely addictive! We’re hard-wired to seek out sweet tastes. Sweet cravings are the dieter’s worst enemy. Cravings are one of the biggest reasons why people have problems losing weight and keeping it off. The types of foods that people crave are highly variable, but these are often processed junk foods that are high in sugar. DreamStream brings you a list of food that balances your energy, hormones and kills your sugar craving.
 
1.Whole Grains
Whole grain carbohydrates, such as breads, cereals, rice and pasta, are high in fibre and contain a variety of nutrients that support healthy blood sugar levels. Half of your daily carbohydrate intake come from whole grains. Choose a variety of whole grain foods for optimal benefits.
 
2.Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet but low in glycaemic index. They are also high in fibre and nutrients and tend to be quite satiating. Choose one small to medium baked sweet potato as a carbohydrate portion of a balanced meal or as a snack. They serve as a valuable carbohydrate choice in place of regular baked potatoes, white bread or instant rice or pasta.
 
3.Nuts
They contain fibre, protein and healthy fats, which all take longer to digest than simple sugars or carbohydrates. Your body will be working away on a handful of nuts, steadily releasing energy over a period of 2-3 hours!
 
4.Avocado
Eat ½ an avocado when you have a sugar craving to give your body some healthy fats that are far more satisfying and give you longer lasting energy.
 
5.Organic Burst Wheatgrass
This light powder is made from the young green leaves of the wheat plant (but totally gluten-free) where all the important fibre is preserved to help you feel energised.
 
6.Dark Chocolate
Eating a square or 2 of very high quality dark chocolate (80%) contains only a tiny amount of sugar and it stops your craving.
 
7.Coconut
Coconut in all its formats is a great snack to crush cravings because it contains medium-chain-triglycerides, these are a special type of fat that your body processes in the liver quickly for fast energy.
 
8.Non-Starchy Vegetables
Non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, cucumbers and celery, are natural foods and thus contain no added or overt sugar. They are also lower in carbohydrate than starchy vegetables, such as corn and potatoes. They contain helpful vitamins, minerals, fibre and water, all of which support healthy blood sugar balance and overall physical wellness.
 
9.Beans
Beans are healthy source of vitamins, carbohydrate, proteins and fibre, all of which support optimal wellness and blood sugar balance.
 
10.Protein
Eating more protein may reduce your appetite and keep you from overeating. It also reduces cravings, and helps you feel full and satisfied for longer.

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