Even an elaborate course meal feels incomplete without dessert. But outside of mealtimes, sugar cravings can creep in unexpectedly, leading you to raid the fridge at midnight or reach for sweets when you’re bored, stressed, or emotionally drained. Sugar gives a quick mood boost but soon leads to a crash, triggering more cravings. Public health expert and independent director at Healing Touch Super Speciality Eye Care, shared with HT Lifestyle why this is harmful, associating sugary treats with emotional comfort. They said, “Glucose is sugar in its simplest form and the primary energy source for the brain. The brain requires glucose for optimal functioning.
A slight fall in glucose levels induces fatigue, irritation, and lack of focus. Sugar is broken down to glucose right inside the body. Ever wondered if you are actually hungry when you still feel like reaching for something sugary, especially after a full meal or when you are not physically hungry at all (because you just ate)? This craving that doesn’t go away often has deep psychological roots.
These are 5 ways: 1. Balance your meals, 2. Don’t skip meals, 3. Get natural dopamine hits. 4. Read labels carefully. 5. Stay hydrated.