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    What can I do to stop my craving for sweets?
    Lyssandra Guerra
    Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
    Lyssandra Guerra is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and the Founder of Native Palms Nutrition based in Oakland, California. She has over five years of nutrition coaching experience and specializes in providing support to overcome digestive issues, food sensitivities, sugar cravings, and other related dilemmas. She received her holistic nutrition certification from the Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in 2014.
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    If you're craving sweets, mix up a smoothie with protein powder and fruits, then freeze it into popsicles. That's going to help soothe your craving, but it will still keep your blood sugar levels even.
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    Is there a good alternative, healthy treat if my child has a sweet tooth?
    Lyssandra Guerra
    Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
    Lyssandra Guerra is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and the Founder of Native Palms Nutrition based in Oakland, California. She has over five years of nutrition coaching experience and specializes in providing support to overcome digestive issues, food sensitivities, sugar cravings, and other related dilemmas. She received her holistic nutrition certification from the Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in 2014.
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    There's a delicious ice cream alternative that you can buy or make yourself called "nice cream." It's made from banana, peaches, strawberries, coconut cream, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. It's typically blended until it's smooth. It's really delicious!
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    How do I stop craving sugar?
    Lyssandra Guerra
    Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
    Lyssandra Guerra is a Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant and the Founder of Native Palms Nutrition based in Oakland, California. She has over five years of nutrition coaching experience and specializes in providing support to overcome digestive issues, food sensitivities, sugar cravings, and other related dilemmas. She received her holistic nutrition certification from the Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in 2014.
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    Having healthy blood sugar levels will really help you reduce sugar cravings. Eat balanced meals that include healthy fats, protein, and vegetables to stabilize your blood sugar levels.
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    How can I resist the urge to eat chocolate desserts?
    Marjan Mahallati, RHN, AADP
    Registered Holistic Nutritionist
    Marjan Mahallati is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, board-certified through the AADP (American Association of Drugless Practitioners). Marjan has over 15 years of experience in the weight loss industry and is the Owner of Let's Nutrition Weight Loss & Nutrition Center in Newport Beach, California, where she teaches clients how to lose weight and achieve optimal nutrition and health. She graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.
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    Cravings are our bodies’ way of communicating nutrient deficiencies. A chocolate craving is a sign of a magnesium deficiency and can be corrected by eating magnesium-rich foods. The next time you crave chocolate, try eating almonds covered with a thin layer of dark chocolate to satisfy both your body’s need for magnesium and your sweet tooth. Other magnesium-rich foods include almonds, spinach, and cashews.
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    Why do I crave sweets all the time?
    Tara Coleman
    Clinical Nutritionist
    Tara Coleman is a Clinical Nutritionist who has a private practice in San Diego, California. With over 15 years of experience, Tara specializes in sports nutrition, body confidence, and immune system health and offers personalized nutrition, corporate wellness, and online learning courses. She received a BS in Biology from James Madison University and spent six years in the pharmaceutical industry as an analytical chemist before founding her practice. Tara has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, and Dr. Oz The Good Life as well as in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Self, and Runner’s World.
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    Sugar cravings often indicate you're not eating enough nutritious food throughout the day. I would make sure you're getting enough fiber and protein at each meal. If you're still craving sugar, go ahead and have something small, like a square of dark chocolate.
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