Tips for managing a sweet tooth.
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| | I've had an intense sweet tooth my whole life. I am the person at the holiday party loading their plate with a sample of every option from the dessert table and then going back for seconds. Now, eating a moderate amount of sugar is no cause for concern. But there is a laundry list of health risks linked to eating an excess of added sugar. (Personally, the chaos-inducing sugar rush, sugar crash, and brain fog really turn me off.) | | Based on the number of emails we get asking for help managing sugar cravings, we're guessing a lot of you can relate! | | In fact, we get so many responses from you all. And one request we hear over and over again is that you want to hear more from nutrition experts. Well, ask and you shall receive! From now on, the Tuesday and Thursday Nutrition Edition will include a reader-submitted question, answered by one of our registered dietitians. Below, Lisa Valente, RD, guides us through our sugar cravings. | | But first, some recommendations from our editors: | | | | We hope you like this new format!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
December 5, 2023 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | I crave sugary foods every day!! Help!!!! | | | A: | I have a sweet tooth too. First, I recommend checking nutrition labels on foods that don't necessarily taste "sweet" but may secretly pack extra sugar — things like breads, crackers, and salad dressings. Also, make sure you are getting enough protein and balanced meals throughout the day, especially if your sugar cravings happen at night.
Just so you know: While eating sugar all the time can increase cravings, so can cutting it out entirely — we want what we can't have. So allow yourself some sweet foods without any guilt, just enjoyment. We filmed a YouTube video specifically about added sugar mistakes in case you want to learn more. | | | | | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | Bubbles! | | | | | | |  | | Drinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker | | Back when I was cutting my beer-a-night habit, I started buying sparkling water to satisfy the craving for carbonation. It worked surprisingly well, but now I find myself with a sparkling water habit and a recycling bin full of empty cans each week. That's why I put this highly rated carbonated water maker on my Christmas list. It's a bit of an investment up front, but if you're like me and going through boxes upon boxes of sparkling water, this machine will pay off in no time. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through Healthline's vetting process. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🥣 A turkey pumpkin chili recipe loaded with flavor and fiber. Tired of taco night? Swap in this fun seasonal meal. | | 🧑🍳 The best and worst cooking oils for your health. Plus, which ones can withstand high cooking temps. | | 🫀 Top foods to help lower triglyceride levels. Keeping this type of fat in check can improve your heart health. | | 🍳 5 breakfast recipes with no added sugar. Start your day the sugar-free way! | | | Thanks for reading, folks! On Thursday, we'll be back with more expert advice — this time, we'll look into how to deal with that dreaded bloating after a meal. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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