How to Control Sugar Cravings Naturally

Sugar addiction is real. When you quit sugar, your brain screams for a dopamine hit. The good news is that these cravings usually disappear after 2 weeks of strict low-carb eating. Here is how to survive those 2 weeks.

1. Eat More Salt

Often, a sugar craving is actually a salt craving masking itself. When your sodium levels drop (common in low-carb), your brain signals "NEED REWARD." Try drinking a cup of salty bone broth or putting a pinch of salt on your tongue.

2. Use Sour Foods

Sour flavors can "shock" your palate and reset your taste buds.

• Drink water with lemon juice/apple cider vinegar.
• Eat a pickle.
• Chew on a piece of lemon zest.

3. Eat Enough Fat

If you are hungry, you will crave sugar. Fat is satiating. If a craving hits, eat a spoonful of coconut oil or a piece of full-fat cheese. It kills hunger instantly.

4. L-Glutamine

Some people swear by the amino acid L-Glutamine. Taking a supplement (on your tongue) can short-circuit sugar cravings in the brain.