Sunday 8 January 2012

Sugar Cravings!!! How to control them with food and natural supplements


Glutamine: Found in meat, fish, diary and green bean, also in supplementation form, it is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and benefit as a craving fighter, by stabilizing blood sugar levels. It has the ability to releases growth hormone (HGH), HGH assists in building lean muscle while aiding weight loss by increasing metabolism.  The release of HGH also lowers insulin spikes in the bloodstream, which also can lead to weight gain in mainly the abdominal region. Glutamine with 1 tbsp. of full heavy cream can squash sugar cravings and stabiles all blood glucose levels and tastes slightly sweet to feel satisfied.



Another few supplements that assist sugar cravings naturally are biotin and chromium. Biotin is involved in the metabolism of fats and amino acids, production of fatty acids and cell growth. Dietary sources are egg yolk, mushroom, banana and peanuts. Chromium works with the hormone insulin and is involved in helping the cell take in glucose and release energy. It is needed only in small accounts and be careful when supplementing with it. Both of the two nutrients negatively affect low stomach acids are in greater need by those who have blood sugar issues such as diabetes and being overweight. Chromium-biotin studies have shown that they can reduce triglycerides, blood sugar, insulin and more a suitable supplement is insulin plex 2.0 (contains biotin and chromium and green tea extract & cinnamon also a powerful sugar craving buster and antioxidant).

Cinnamon and green tea as a drink assist in immediate sugar cravings by protecting the pancreatic islet cells and enhancing insulin action, cinnamon also enhances insulin sensitivity and supports glucose transport to decrease cravings and lower blood sugar levels.

Another option when it comes to sugar cravings is fiber in food; if you are on a low carbohydrate-eating plan and not consuming enough vegetables your fiber content will be low meaning there is not aid in digestion meaning instable blood sugar levels. Try more green leafy vegetables and if your struggling to get vegetables in try fiber supplementation morning and night followed by coconut oil, remember to rotate fiber so your body does not become accustomed to it.