INDULGE IN SWEETS, HEALTHILY

Most of us must have experienced the strong urge to bite into something sweet especially when we know we have to avoid sweets the most. Unfortunately, that tiny bite becomes a fullfledged binge and without any conscious realization, we may end up eating a big chunk of that muchdesired chocolate cake. Though having sugar is associated with an instant boost in energy and mood, the dip in energy (and mood after the binge) can be equally extreme. With the subsequent low, the body craves for more sugar. The good news is that there is hope and curbing your sweet cravings in a healthy manner is possible. Just follow these simple steps:

Eat small frequent

meals: Do not stay hungry for too long. Long gaps between meals and large quantity of the main meals cause drastic fluctuations in the blood sugar levels. Due to the long gaps, one ends up feeling extremely hungry by the time it’s mealtime, thereby gorging onto unhealthy sugary foods

Get moving: Embark on some form of activity that can be a routine.

Feel-good hormones similar to the ones released after sugar consumption are released after exercising as well Clear the house of all sweets: Give away all your sweets or stash them away only to be removed when guests arrive Chocolate-coated

fruits: Treat yourself with a double dose of health. Dip some of your favourite fresh fruits such as strawberry, apple, banana, etc. in melted dark, sugar-free chocolate (it is loaded with polyphenols and bioflavonoids) and have it as a treat after meals. This will not only fulfil your sweet cravings but also add the much required antioxidants and fibre to your diet Sorbets and frozen

fruit treats: Freeze your favourite fruit juice, blend it and perk it up with lemon juice and rock salt. They are delicious alternatives to sugary and fat-laden ice-creams Alternate sweeteners:

Use jaggery, honey or dates to sweeten desserts Eat sweet vegetables:

Raw carrots are sweet and juicy and help to overcome a craving if chewed slowly; enough to bring out its natural flavour.