{"id":23466,"date":"2021-06-09T15:33:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T15:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23466"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"sugar-craving-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Cravings Causes And Remedies, According To Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#What_Causes_Sugar_Cravings\" >What Causes Sugar Cravings?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Your_Brain_And_Sugar_Crave\" >Your Brain And Sugar Crave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Dietary_Patterns\" >Dietary Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Lifestyle_Patterns\" >Lifestyle Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Clinical_Issues\" >Clinical Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Stress\" >Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Bad_Moods_And_Depression\" >Bad Moods And Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Mineral_Deficiencies\" >Mineral Deficiencies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#The_Risks_Of_Eating_Too_Much_Sugar\" >The Risks Of Eating Too Much Sugar<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Weight_Gain\" >Weight Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Cardiovascular_Diseases\" >Cardiovascular Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Risk_Of_Type_2_Diabetes\" >Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Risk_Of_Cancer\" >Risk Of Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Increased_Cellular_Aging_Process\" >Increased Cellular Aging Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#How_To_Outsmart_Sugar_Cravings\" >How To Outsmart Sugar Cravings?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Hungry_Eat_Healthy_And_Satisfying_Meals\" >Hungry? Eat Healthy And Satisfying Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Distract_Yourself\" >Distract Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Stop_The_Bad_Habits\" >Stop The Bad Habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Find_Better_Alternatives_To_Satisfy_Your_Cravings\" >Find Better Alternatives To Satisfy Your Cravings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there. The burning urge and raging desire to get something, get it fast, and get it right now. Sure, we crave different kinds of things, maybe that is due to personal preferences. That said, there\u2019s one thing that seems to get the best of everyone- sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s like a relentless little beast that knows exactly what to tell you, so you always come back. To make things worse, there are different reasons to crave sugar. That is to say, there is no one-fits-all solution for everyone. It can make you wonder, what causes craving for sugar, and can it be tamed? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Sugar_Cravings\"><\/span><b>What Causes Sugar Cravings?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now what causes <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dextrose-vs-sugar\/\">sugar<\/a> craving? Several possible things can make you crave that late-night parfait. It could be something as simple as poor eating habits that reprogram your brain or something complex like clinical issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into the details about each issue, let\u2019s look at what happens in your brain whenever you crave sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings causes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Brain_And_Sugar_Crave\"><\/span><b>Your Brain And Sugar Crave<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple parts of your brain chip in when it comes to controlling your sensations. For instance, there is your hippocampus. This area is responsible for creating both long and short-term memories and controls your reward-seeking behaviors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6234835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that your hippocampus helps you remember the difference in taste between vanilla and chocolate-flavored candy. Next, there is the caudate nucleus that is found in both hemispheres of your brain. It primarily influences the reward-seeking behaviors, but that\u2019s not all. Whenever you develop a new habit- good and bad- that\u2019s where the process is logged in (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6234835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, do you ever wonder why you subconsciously look for a snack when you get home from work? These are conditional responses that occur in your caudate nucleus. This sudden sugar craving causes you to look for a sugary snack whenever you interact with specific stimuli (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6234835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means it doesn\u2019t matter what time of the day it is, or where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there\u2019s your insula. This part can be found in each hemisphere of your brain, and it produces emotions to respond to a sensory experience (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6234835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is something that is widely exploited by marketing teams in most companies. Like in Coca-Cola\u2019s epic summer advert back in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subconsciously, the advert suggests you need a cold coke to create good, long-lasting memories. When you take that first sip or even simply think of it, dopamine levels are increased in your brain. This then creates a domino effect of great pleasure with every sip you take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthiest-sugar\/\">Healthiest Sugar Substitutes: 9 Alternatives For Your Sweet Tooth<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings causes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other sugar cravings causes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dietary_Patterns\"><\/span><b>Dietary Patterns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your brain can be a major foe in your quest, foods are also not to be underestimated. Dietary patterns are one of the causes for craving granulated sugar. One such pattern that can trigger your sugar crave is <\/span><b>low protein intake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Proteins and fat inhibit the release of sugar into your blood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3139783\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your body is in a deficit of either of these two, there will be erratic spikes and crashes in your blood sugar levels. Eventually you start craving for the quick energy boost found from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-fruit-sugar-bad\/\">sugar<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3139783\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Simply put, don\u2019t drastically cut down on protein. You need it if you\u2019re to overcome your sugar cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another likely culprit is <\/span><b>high-carbohydrate diets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Simple carbohydrates are rapidly absorbed in your bloodstream leading to a sudden spike in blood sugar levels. As a result, your insulin production will also be triggered (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3139783\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When protein, fats, and fiber are missing from your diet, simple carbs will end up reducing your satiety. Low satiety then translates to increased cravings. Interestingly, you can experience sugar cravings even when you&#8217;re on <\/span><b>low-carb diets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So what are the causes of sugar craving while on low carb diets?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being low on carbs is also what causes sugar craving after exercise. Your carbs are used up for energy during a workout session. The cravings that follow this period are an effort by your body to replenish these reserves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you begin <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-cane-sugar\/\">cutting down on carbs<\/a>, your body will crave the energy levels it\u2019s used to. So in the first few days it\u2019s common to have a ravaging sugar craving. That said, your body will eventually learn how to fuel itself using the available carbs, and the cravings will reduce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings causes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle_Patterns\"><\/span><b>Lifestyle Patterns<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, sometimes it all comes down to your lifestyle. Interestingly, your lifestyle patterns are one of the causes for craving granulated sugar that is hardest to deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common lifestyle pattern that can affect your sugar cravings is your sleep habits. Studies suggest that poor sleep habits will reduce the functioning of your cerebrum that is responsible for making decisions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6950738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This then results in junk food cravings the following day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, so how exactly does that work? Your biological clock plays a crucial role in managing leptin and ghrelin hormones. These two hormones promote and suppress your overall food intake respectively. So when you are sleep-deprived, your cravings will most likely increase (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6950738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clinical_Issues\"><\/span><b>Clinical Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes your health plays a role in your cravings. Some of them include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stress\"><\/span><b>Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress, for example, the levels of the hormone cortisol in your body. When this hormone is elevated, it can influence the circulating levels of insulin and glucose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/why-stress-causes-people-to-overeat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true that stress can have different effects on hunger and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-substitute\/\">cravings<\/a> among different people. For most people, the body rapidly consumes energy reserves while it\u2019s in an overdrive state. Eventually, you\u2019ll start craving more sugar sources to replace these reserves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/why-stress-causes-people-to-overeat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings causes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/4-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bad_Moods_And_Depression\"><\/span><b>Bad Moods And Depression<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad moods and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-palm-sugar\/\">depression<\/a> can have significant mental and physical effects on your cravings. Whenever you consume sugar, serotonin levels are increased in your body. This hormone is basically your \u201chappy hormone,\u201d so your brain will keep craving this hormone whenever you\u2019re sad or depressed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5532289\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These fluctuations in emotions are sugar craving causes in women and men alike. So yes, both parties need to be on the lookout for these emotional fluctuations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Deficiencies\"><\/span><b>Mineral Deficiencies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a common assumption that whenever you\u2019re craving for a particular food, you must be deficient in it. For instance, you may crave salty foods when there\u2019s a sodium deficiency in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7399671\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is technically true, but it\u2019s not always the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what deficiency causes sugar cravings? Sometimes when you crave sweet and sugary foods, it may be because of mineral imbalances in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron is a good example of such minerals. When you\u2019re deficient in it, you\u2019re likely to feel weak and tired because of the depleted energy levels. Your body will then start craving a fast energy boost to fuel itself with, which can be easily obtained from sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7399671\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other mineral imbalances that can manifest themselves in sugar cravings include Zinc, calcium, chromium, and magnesium. They are vital minerals that keep your body hydrated. This means that whenever you\u2019re not hydrated, the lack of water may erroneously trigger a craving for sugar when you\u2019re actually just thirsty (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7399671\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about vitamins? More specifically, what vitamin deficiency causes sugar craving, if any? Well, when you lack certain vitamins like vitamin B12, you may end up feeling fatigued (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7399671\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This may lead to an energy need that\u2019ll be manifested as a sugar craving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39806 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-2.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings \" width=\"1000\" height=\"679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Risks_Of_Eating_Too_Much_Sugar\"><\/span><b>The Risks Of Eating Too Much Sugar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing about sugar cravings is that they\u2019ll lead you to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-alternative-to-sugar-in-coffee\/\">eat excess sugar<\/a>. It\u2019s just sugar, eating too much of it can\u2019t be that bad, right? Wrong. There are health implications of taking too much sugar, and some of them include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Weight Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity rates are constantly rising throughout the world, and sugar may be one of the main culprits. Sugar cravings ultimately create a chain of undesirable events. See how excessive consumption of sugar decreases your satiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4443321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This then leads to increased levels of hunger that ultimately result in increased food intake and weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-does-sugar-do-to-your-body\/\">What Does Sugar Do To Your Body? 16 Reasons Why Too Much Added Sugar Is Bad For You<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardiovascular_Diseases\"><\/span><b>Cardiovascular Diseases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple studies associate heart diseases with increased <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/maple-syrup-vs-honey\/\">sugar<\/a> intake. This can lead to inflammation, high triglyceride, blood pressure, and sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3712514\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). All these conditions will make you particularly vulnerable to heart diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings \" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6-2.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Of_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span><b>Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past 30 years, the worldwide prevalence of diabetes has more than doubled (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21705069\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Sure, there may be a lot of reasons for this increase. However, obesity has been shown to be primarily caused by too much sugar, and is considered the strongest risk factor (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4166864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you constantly consume a lot of sugar, you may end up developing insulin resistance. Your blood sugar levels will be left unchecked, thus increasing the risk of you contracting diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4166864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Of_Cancer\"><\/span><b>Risk Of Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain types of cancer are associated with excessive sugar consumption. Also, metabolic conditions like obesity have been known to raise your risks of getting cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3773450\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Inflammation and insulin resistance caused by excess sugar consumption can also have similar effects on you (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3595327\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings causes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/7-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Cellular_Aging_Process\"><\/span><b>Increased Cellular Aging Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telomeres are structures located at the end of your chromosomes. These are molecules that hold most of your genetic information. They are essentially a protective cap that prevents your chromosomes from deteriorating or fusing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4761710\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, telomeres naturally shorten, leading to cellular aging and malfunction. However, consistently consuming large quantities of sugar can accelerate cellular aging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4761710\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Outsmart_Sugar_Cravings\"><\/span><b>How To Outsmart Sugar Cravings?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know what causes cravings for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-flour-no-sugar-diets\/\">sugar<\/a> and the risks involved when you give in. The only question left is, how can you tame them? True, it can be difficult to pull this off. Despite this, difficult is far from impossible. Plus, who doesn\u2019t like a challenge, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hungry_Eat_Healthy_And_Satisfying_Meals\"><\/span><b>Hungry? Eat Healthy And Satisfying Meals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, you must understand that having a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coconut-sugar-vs-stevia\/\">craving<\/a> is far from being hungry. Cravings of any kind are your brain\u2019s way to ask for things that\u2019ll trigger the release of its \u201chappy hormone,\u2019 dopamine. This call is often mistaken as meaning that your body needs energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things get even worse if a craving and hunger hits you simultaneously. You\u2019ll need a lot of willpower to resist that kind of scenario. One of the most effective ways to counter this is eating healthy meals immediately. Always stock your refrigerator with healthy snacks and pre-made meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean proteins like fish and eggs will increase your satiety, making you stay full for longer. Sure, real food doesn\u2019t sound as good as junk, but neither do metabolic diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-1.jpg\" alt=\"sugar cravings causes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distract_Yourself\"><\/span><b>Distract Yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes your cravings are caused by anxiety, boredom, and tons of other emotions. Whenever you\u2019re craving sugar, getting an activity that\u2019ll take your mind off it could help out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s taking a brisk walk or a shower, if it makes you forget the hidden ice cream, do it. Sometimes all you need to do is brush your teeth. Doing that will alter the taste of the food, and you\u2019ll probably not eat it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_The_Bad_Habits\"><\/span><b>Stop The Bad Habits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple routines like eating dessert after a meal can make it hard to tame your sweet tooth. You must understand what\u2019s causing your craving since it can be habitual. Once you do this, be creative and try to break these patterns. For instance, if you feel compelled to eat dessert after meals, brush your teeth after the main course.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Better_Alternatives_To_Satisfy_Your_Cravings\"><\/span><b>Find Better Alternatives To Satisfy Your Cravings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taming your sugar cravings is not an easy thing to do. It\u2019s not something that\u2019ll happen overnight. Take your time, and whenever you feel the urge is overwhelming, try healthier alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh fruit, for example, can do the trick. They are an awesome substitute for erratic sugar cravings. Sweeteners like stevia are also good, as long as you have them moderately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar can be addictive. No, scratch that. Sugar is addictive. And, it doesn\u2019t help to know that when you get hooked to something that sweet, the health impacts won\u2019t be the best. The best way to prevent a scenario like this is to deal with your sugar cravings decisively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This won\u2019t be an easy task, nor is it supposed to be. But with discipline and consistency, you\u2019ll be able to get your sweet tooth under control in no time. So no more excuses. It\u2019s time to take that first step.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sugar_Cravings_Causes_And_Remedies\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6950738\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associations of Sleep with Food Cravings, Diet, and Obesity in Adolescence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3139783\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in food cravings, food preferences, and appetite during a low-carbohydrate and low-fat diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4443321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differential effects of fructose versus glucose on brain and appetitive responses to food cues and decisions for food rewards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3712514\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimating Deaths From Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Global Methodologies of Mortality Measurement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21705069\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National, regional, and global trends in fasting plasma glucose and diabetes prevalence since 1980: systematic analysis of health examination surveys and epidemiological studies with 370 country-years and 2.7 million participants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4761710\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition and lifestyle in healthy aging: the telomerase challenge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3773450\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity as a Major Risk Factor for Cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4166864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk Factors Contributing to Type 2 Diabetes and Recent Advances in the Treatment and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6234835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar Addiction: From Evolution to Revolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5532289\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar intake from sweet food and beverages, common mental disorder and depression: prospective findings from the Whitehall II study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3595327\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Links Between Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and Cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7399671\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Psychology of Food Cravings: the Role of Food Deprivation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/why-stress-causes-people-to-overeat\">Why stress causes people to overeat<\/a> (2021, harvard.edu)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there. The burning urge and raging desire to get something, get it fast, and get it right now. Sure, we crave different kinds of things, maybe that is due to personal preferences. That said, there\u2019s one thing that seems to get the best of everyone- sugar. &nbsp; It\u2019s like a relentless little [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":23469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122],"class_list":["post-23466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sugar Cravings Causes And Remedies, According To Science - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are numerous and individually specific sugar cravings causes out there. What\u2019s the best way to tackle yours? 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