Hard to resist - the need to eat sweets is an inevitable part of everyday life, but also one of the most difficult to manage and control. Do you know what affects the need for sweets and how it can be reduced?

How many of you go to bed with a cell phone? Some even wake up to respond promptly to notifications. It's no secret that we are slaves to our screens - yet some of us would not admit it.

 

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According to research conducted on rats, initiated by the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, the blue light emitted by phones is directly related to the desire for sweets. This makes it difficult for you to resist the refrigerator door and the "sweet boxes".

Namely, the rats that were exposed to blue light had an increased need for sweets the next day, and a reduced tolerance to glucose was noticed, due to sudden jumps in blood sugar - which is a sign of diabetes.

 

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Involved in all this is how the screen radiation affects the quality of sleep. Sleep deprivation, which occurs when looking at the phone at bedtime, has been shown to affect the production of ghrelin - a hormone that regulates hunger, as well as a decrease in leptin, which controls satiety. This means that it will be harder for you to feel full, no matter how sweet you have already eaten.

 

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Adjust the effect of blue light, at least at bedtime. Leave the phone in another room. "You are awake" is a message you can reply to in the morning as soon as you wake up.

Here are some tips to help you reduce the need for sweets:

 

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Regular meals

If you eat regular meals throughout the day, which have a balanced nutritional distribution of protein, quality carbohydrates and healthy fats, it will be easier to control satiety and prevent sudden changes in blood sugar levels.

 

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Quality snacks

The magnesium contained in walnuts and dark chocolate increases the cells' sensitivity to insulin, which will maximize the amount of sugar that the body metabolizes and prevent sudden oscillations.

Add spices, such as cinnamon, to your food and snacks. Studies have shown their power to regulate blood sugar levels. In that name, pour a full spoon into the morning porridge.

 

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Get moving

Regulate stress with regular exercise. Not only will you reduce anxiety, but you will also increase the amount of energy - which is the leading factor that makes people reach for sweets.

 

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