How To Crush Your Sugar Cravings and Embrace a Refreshing Hydration Routine

Drink plenty of water.

Most people consume plenty of liquid throughout the day. That isn’t the challenge. What they are consuming is the problem.

DON’T DRINK SUGAR!

This cannot be overstated. When sugar is consumed in a liquid form, it is sent almost immediately to the blood stream, causing a huge spike in blood sugar levels, insulin response, and a rapid rise and crash in energy levels. This is because the sugar is being ingested with any fiber to slow its’ digestion. While eating loads of sugar is also a bad idea, drinking sugar is generally a terrible habit.

This isn’t limited to pop and sports drinks, either. Most non-water beverages are loaded with sugar. This includes fruit and vegetable juices, coffee and tea, flavored waters, and alcoholic beverages.

Does that mean that someone should only be drinking water? Yes. And no. It’s understood that life is about enjoying the things that bring about a feeling of joy and contentment. Many of these sugary beverages do just that.

The key is to have a shift in the mindset regarding these beverages. Sugary drinks are not something to be consumed on a daily basis - just drink water! Include the sugary drinks sparingly throughout the week at appropriate times. Always ask how much and how often is reasonable to drink?

Just finished a round of golf with friends? Great! Time to enjoy a sports drink. Girls night out? Fun! Break out the mocktails. Enjoying 1-2 sugary drinks a week is reasonable. Any more than that and the negative effects on health begin to outweigh the positive feelings from enjoying the beverage.