American neurologist, specialist in diet and sugar dependence Nikki Avinia says that "developing a strategy to overcome sugar addiction is difficult, but possible, and there are several effective ways to get rid of it."
She notes that eating a protein-rich diet helps reduce the need for quick carbohydrates. For example, instead of sweets, one might consume whole eggs, seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables, and nuts, as they provide a feeling of satiety for a longer time and are digested slowly, not triggering the craving for something sweet.
Food rich in protein prevents sending signals, supplying the organism with essential vitamins and micronutrients, such as B1, B2, E, magnesium, zinc, and others.
According to Nikki Avinia, a good sleep helps get rid of sugar dependence. If a person sleeps uninterruptedly for 7-8 hours, he wakes up refreshed and does not need large portions of sugar to gain energy in the morning.
Research indicates that sugar deficiency increases the risk of addiction, especially to carbohydrates, and subsequently, obesity and other metabolic disorders.
Nikki Avinia emphasizes that consuming products with natural sugar, such as fruits, reduces the need for sweets and food with harmful artificial sugar. Fruits are also rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, which provide energy, help combat sugar addiction.
Some people are prone to compulsive sugar consumption; they cannot go a day without a piece of candy, feeling a strong urge for it, which can lead to severe illnesses such as diabetes and obesity.
What are the best ways to combat this dependence? Nikki Avinia compares sugar dependence with other types of addictions: "The more sugar you consume, the more you want to eat it."
