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The sugar trap: why we crave sweets, what diseases it can indicate, and is it possible to "get off" it?
Together with dietitian Hanna Antonova, LIGA.net explores why the desire to eat sweets arises and how to learn to control it
The craving for sweets is a topic close to many, because sometimes it seems that without dessert, a cake, or a piece of chocolate, the day loses its brightness.
Often, it's simply a signal from the body about a lack of energy or a way for the brain to quickly get comfort and reassurance. Physiology, emotions, and our daily habits all intertwine here.
Together with doctor-dietitian and nutritionist Hanna Antonova, LIGA.net takes a closer look at:
- Why does a craving for sweets occur?
- what hidden factors are amplifying it;
- What diseases can a craving for sweets indicate?
- how to distinguish hunger from emotional cravings;
- why the craving for sweets is different during the day and in the evening;
- how to safely reduce sugar in your diet;
- what healthy and tasty alternatives to sugar exist;
- how to consume sweets safely;
- How to reduce the craving for sweets.
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