Often Craving Sweet Food? This is the Reason, According to a Doctor

"Craving for Sweet Food Often? Apparently, This is the Doctor's Explanation"

Often Craving Sweet Food? This is the Reason, According to a Doctor

Dream - Sweet food and drinks are often consumed to overcome bad mood. In addition, sweet drinks can also refresh the throat when thirsty or after consuming spicy food.

There are also some people who feel the need to consume sweet food or drinks because of cravings. Cravings for sweet food or drinks can be caused by several factors. Dream friends can also overcome it in several ways to maintain blood sugar levels and prevent the potential for diabetes. Check out the ways to overcome sugar cravings from Internal Medicine Specialist, Ika Devi, below.

Causes of Craving for Sweet Foods and Drinks

Basically, cravings for sweet food or drinks can be caused by hormonal fluctuations due to a lack of certain minerals such as magnesium and zinc, as well as stress. The ways to overcome it are varied. Dream friends also don't always have to avoid all types of sweet food or drinks. You can look for healthier alternatives to deal with it.

Eat Fruit

The easiest way to overcome the desire to consume sweet food or drinks is by eating fruits. Dream friends can also consume it in the form of juice without removing its fiber.

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving the HTML tags: "Fiber in fruits can lower the potential spike in blood sugar, making insulin levels more stable when consuming sweet foods or drinks. You can also choose fruits that are not too sweet for a healthier option. In fact, some types of fruits also have low calories, so body weight will remain stable when consuming them."

"Pay Attention to Carbohydrate Sources"

When you want to consume sweet food or drinks, try to avoid excessive carbohydrate consumption. Instead, replace carbohydrates with protein sources such as red meat, fish, chicken, tofu, tempeh, or eggs.

If you want to feel full faster to avoid overeating, consume high-fiber protein sources like tempeh. Typically, plant-based protein contains more fiber that can make you feel full faster after eating. However, limit your protein intake to avoid excessive fat accumulation. Especially if Sahabat Dream does not engage in enough physical activity.

"Enough Rest and Meet Vitamin Needs"

"Enough rest can hinder cravings for sweet food or drinks. This is because lack of sleep can cause the body to easily signal hunger."

Fulfill also the needs of vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and zinc so that Sahabat Dream is free from the desire to consume sweet foods or drinks too often. You can get them from fresh foods or consume supplements regularly.

"Regular Exercise"

"Sugar craving is related to increased cortisol levels and it can be overcome by exercising," said Ika. Exercise at least 3 times a week with a duration of 50 minutes or a minimum of 150 minutes per week."

Sahabat Dream can choose from various types of sports that are easy to do. Starting from walking, running, swimming, cycling, circuit training, to high intensity interval training (HIIT). If necessary, adjust the sports movements to the needs and condition of the body. Don't forget to warm up and cool down to prevent injuries from sports.

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