3. While sugar may taste good, it can be bad for your
health, especially when taken in excess. This is
why many people consider quitting it for good. If
you're trying to curb your sugar addiction, you may
find it difficult to do so. After all, sugar is almost
present in every food we eat. But did you know
that you can strengthen your resolve to quit sugar
by learning how to meditate? Here's how.
4.
5. 1. Stop eating sugar
The first step to curbing your sugar addiction is to
stop eating sugar. Although it is easier said than
done, this is a necessary step to ensure that you
won't be addicted to sugar anymore. Sure, there
will be cravings and withdrawal symptoms in the
first few days, but everything gets better when you
get used to not having sugar in your diet.
6. 2. Consume fat, fibre, and protein
To wean yourself off sugary foods, focus on eating
foods that will easily satisfy you. For example, fat,
fibre, and protein will keep you full and at the
same time, keep your blood sugar steady. Also, be
sure to eat the right kind of food at breakfast.
Remember, what you'll eat for breakfast will set
the tone for the entire day.
7. 3. Get an in-depth understanding of the nature
of cravings
According to the First Noble Truth of Buddhism,
"life is suffering," while the Second Noble Truth
says that "craving is the cause of suffering." The
reason why craving is causing you suffering is that
the satisfaction you get from satisfying your
craving is only temporary and short-lived.
8. When our body processes sugar, you may notice
that the satisfaction we get from eating sweets is
fleeting. In fact, for most people, the anticipation of
eating sweets is often more pleasant than the
actual act of eating sweets. To break your sugar
addiction, therefore, you must treat food as
nourishment rather than a source of pleasure.
9. 4. Meditate
If you're still suffering from cravings, taking the
time to meditate will certainly help. Through
meditation, you can stop your mind and body
from being too restless. When you just sit still and
focus on your breath, you will be able to teach
both your mind and body not to crave sugar
anymore.
10.
11. 5. Find other sweetness
According to Charles Eisenstein, author of the
Yoga of Eating, the reason why we are addicted to
sugar is because we are out of touch with the
sweetness of life. By finding and reclaiming
sweetness in other forms such as love, intimacy,
and family, we won't crave as much sugar as
before.