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Addicted to Eating Sweet Food? Here's How to Control It

Ketagihan Ngemil Makanan Manis? Cari Tahu Cara Mengontrolnya

Dream - Controlling the desire to eat sweet foods can be a challenge for many people.

"However, if consumed excessively, sweet food can have a negative impact on health. Therefore, the amount consumed must be truly limited."

Addiction to eating sweet foods does not happen without reason. Here are some things that can trigger a desire for sweet foods.

Causes of Always Craving Sweet Foods
1. Dehydration

One of the causes of the desire for sweet food is thirst or dehydration. This also triggers overeating. In fact, thirst can create false hunger signals that eventually make you overeat. However, Sahabat Dream only needs to drink enough water.

2. Stress

Stress can make someone crave sweet food. According to research, long-term stress can have a significant impact on appetite.

3. Hormonal Changes

Several types of hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and estradiol, play a role in increasing the desire to consume sugar in women. During the menstrual cycle, estradiol levels increase to support the process of egg development and release, as well as prepare the uterine lining to facilitate the implantation of fertilized eggs.

Therefore, women who are menstruating tend to eat sweet foods.

4. Poor Eating Patterns

The desire for sweet food can also be influenced by the quality of eating patterns. For example, consuming excessive carbohydrates often found in processed foods can increase hunger and the desire to eat sweet foods.

"How to Control Sweet Food Intake"
1. Avoid Buying Too Many Sweet Foods

Friend Dream can limit the purchase and supply of sweet food stocks so that consumption does not exceed. Especially in the middle of the night, there is a high possibility of a desire to consume sweet food excessively which is difficult to resist.

2. Pay attention to the Sugar Content of Sweet Drinks

Beverages such as cappuccino, frappuccino, and iced tea have high sugar content that can contribute to weight gain.

Check the content of the drink packaging, if there is excessive sugar, it is better to reduce or avoid the product. In addition, also avoid carbonated drinks that can have a negative impact on health.

3. Fruit Consumption

Another solution that can be done to reduce sugar intake is by preparing fruits at home. If you crave something sweet, eat fresh grapes or watermelon. Natural sugar in fruits is much better compared to added sugar from processed foods or packaged beverages.

4. Black Chocolate Consumption

If you like chocolate, try replacing regular chocolate with sugar-free dark chocolate. A small piece of dark chocolate is enough to provide satisfaction without adding too many calories.

5. Reduce Sweet Food Portions

Consuming sweet food in small portions, such as candies or mini-sized cakes, can help control sugar intake. There is no need to completely stop consuming sweet food or drinks, you can still enjoy them in moderate amounts.

"Limit sweet snacks to 150 calories and share with friends if small-sized sweet snacks are not available. Report: Aisyah Cryshanty/ Source: Fustany.com"