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Natasha Turner, N.D. is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor. She is the founder of the Clear Medicine wellness boutique and author of the bestselling book The Hormone Diet. Each week in her column for That’s Fit.ca, Dr. Turner advises readers on how to remedy common health issues as well as improve their overall health.
Many people suffer cravings for sweets – it can occur late at night, during a mid-day slump, or just before your menstrual cycle. The causes of these cravings can vary widely but among them are hormonal imbalances, especially low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or low serotonin levels, as well as poor eating habits or unbalanced nutrition. Here are a few of my standby tips to help keep you on your diet plan while satisfying your urge to splurge.To curb your cravings:
- Go for frozen fruit (berries only). Have a ¼ cup of these. It’s hard to eat too many and, because they are frozen, you have to eat slower.
- Drink herbal teas. Those with fruit flavours tend to be more satisfying.
- Glutamine: Open up a 500mg capsule under the tongue to beat your cravings.
More tips, after the jump…
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