I have always had a sweet tooth, for as long as I can remember! As much as I try to control my sweet habits, the holidays seems to creep in and treats are all around me. I will admit that I have been known to let it go during the holidays and not worry so much about my sweet intake, however recently, I have tried to maintain some control as diabetes does run in the family and I also try to remind myself what it feels like in January to start off the New Year even further behind than I was at the beginning of December as far as my health goes. I also know that keeping an equal blood sugar level is also important for your mood and health in general.
Here are my tips for controlling your holiday sweet tooth:
- DRINKS – opt-in for a healthier drink like cranberry juice and soda water, instead of straight juice or pop.
- FRUIT – load up on FRUIT as it is nature’s candy and can help your body balance out those sweet cravings in a much healthier way.
- BAKING – If you are like me and love to bake, FREEZE your baking as soon as it is done (and has cooled) so that you remove the temptation to nibble. While you are doing the baking, chew a piece of gum to distract your taste buds from tempting you into wanting to lick the spoon!
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I definitely need to eat more fruit and less sweets. I have such a sweet tooth and sometimes while eating something its like i cant stop and go back for another piece or another cookie or cupcake. I like the idea of chewing gum while baking. i think that would really help me!
The gum trick really does help! Let me know if you try it out.
I definitely need to eat more fruit and less sweets. I have such a sweet tooth and sometimes while eating something its like i cant stop and go back for another piece or another cookie or cupcake. I like the idea of chewing gum while baking. i think that would really help me!
what controls the salty tooth im bad for them
Hmmm….brushing your teeth?
I find it so hard to stay away from all the yummies over the holidays!! Thanks for the tips 🙂
I find it so hard to stay away from all the yummies over the holidays!! Thanks for the tips 🙂
Those are great tips………but i am so weak!!!!!!!!!
Those are great tips………but i am so weak!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely find fruit helps!! Especially sweeter melons. Great tips thank you so much.
Sometimes I eat it frozen lol
I’ve been known to do that too, but at least it is a bit more difficult to get at, right?
Sometimes I eat it frozen lol
I’m having such a hard time right now, I’m on weight watchers but because everywhere I go someone has goodies, I have caved, I’m hoping I can get back on track after the holidays, right now I’m paying a lot of money to gain weight, grrrrrr
You can do it, Lynda!
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I rarely get a sweet tooth but when I do look out!! I love fruit and keep tons on hand. It’s not difficult for me to avoid sweets, yet.
You’re so lucky!
I rarely get a sweet tooth but when I do look out!! I love fruit and keep tons on hand. It’s not difficult for me to avoid sweets, yet.
That’s a great idea to freeze baking as soon as it’s done. We do this already with our favorite Holiday chocolate, After eights since they taste better frozen and aren’t as accessible. I have frozen baking in the past so will have to do it again next year!
OMG I love after eight chocolate too – never thought to freeze it! Thanks for the tip.
Its so hard to stop your hand from reaching for that heavenly creamcheese tart…
This sounds great but how do I curve my sweet tooth the rest of the year. lol