Curb sugar cravings this easter

1. Drink Water! Before giving in to a craving, sit down and drink a glass of water. Sometimes sweet cravings are a sign of dehydration.
2. Reduce or eliminate caffeine.  Caffeine has a tendency to de-stabilize our blood sugar, making cravings more frequent.
3. Eat sweet veggies and fruit: squash, yams, carrots, beets, berries, figs, apples. Sometimes we don’t really want sugar, just sweet sensation.
4. Experiment with spices. Cinnamon is a blood sugar stabilizer! Coriander, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom will also lend sweet flavor to your foods.
5. Get physical activity. Exercise balances your blood sugar levels and reduces tension without medicating yourself with sugar.