So, what causes sugar in our body, which we say will be nothing if I consume it once a day? Especially if there is a genetic predisposition, it can cause chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, get hungry more often during the day, feel tired and sleepy, and cause depression. Detox and Life Counselor Meltem Şarkışlalı gave information about the subject. In order to prevent the constant sweet crises, the reasons for these crises must first be found.
Here are 8 reasons for the constant sweet cravings:
Habits: The behaviors we do in our daily routine then turn into certain habits. “In short, the mind wants to repeat the behavior it is accustomed to every day.” Now let’s think about it, can the sweet cravings that come at certain times every day be caused by the sugary foods we used to consume at the same time every day?
Dependence: Sugar consumption has been scientifically proven to be addictive. The reason is that sugar triggers the release of dopamine and makes you feel good.
Artificial sweeteners: Are you one of those who say I don’t consume sugar, I only consume harmless sweeteners? Although they are calorie-free, sweeteners also taste sweet and are addictive. Moreover, it can cause sensitivity to sugar, especially in the intestines.
Stress: Cortisol, the stress hormone, increases sweet cravings. This is why we want to consume more sugary foods when we are stressed.
Periods: The endorphin, that is, the “happiness hormone” released with sugar consumption, also shows pain relief. It should not be surprising to look for salvation in chocolate for painful menstrual periods. But did you know that we can get the same effect with half an hour of walking?
Feeling hungry all the time: The state of constantly feeling hungry, even if we are not physiologically hungry, is defined as “emotional hunger”. People who experience emotional hunger tend to consume more sugar. Try to take control of your mind…
Consuming insufficient protein: Insufficient protein consumption causes the needed energy deficit to be suppressed with carbohydrates. How much do you consume protein sources per day?
Sleep: Did you know that people who sleep less are more fond of sweets? So, even just regulating sleep may be able to prevent our sweet crises.
When you get past the reasons mentioned above, you will realize that what you need is not actually the false feeling of happiness that comes with sugar and sugary foods.