Sugar Craving? 5 Foods That Can Help Fight It 

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

August 25, 2023

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Everyone feels a sugar craving once in a while. It's the urge to eat something sweet which can lead to binge-eating and increase in calories. Here are a few healthy foods to fight your sugar craving!

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Fruits 

Most people fight their sugar craving with sweets and chocolates that aren't healthy. Swapping out your junk food options with fruits helps you stay healthy and nutritious. 

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Dark chocolate

While chocolates contain fat, dark chocolates also contain healthy plant compounds and are a healthier choice in a limited amount. 

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Snack bars 

Snack bars with whole oats and sweetened with fresh or dried fruit, rather than table sugar, are healthy choices to fight your craving. 

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Chia seeds

Chia seeds contain soluble fibres that absorb water and swell up to form a jelly-like substance in your gut, which may help keep you feeling fuller for longer and prevent sugar cravings. They can also be made into puddings. 

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Berries 

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries are one of the best foods to deal with sugar cravings. They also have a high water content and are a healthy choice.

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