Simple Tips To Curb Your Sweet Tooth

Consuming too much added sugar only sets the stage for a bevy of health problems like diabetes. It’s time you break that addiction and curb your sweet tooth.

- Yuen Yi Ying

Choose cream or white-hued crockery

One study published in the Journal of Sensory Studies found that participants thought hot chocolate tasted sweeter in a cream-coloured cup. The article also shared that people thought strawberry mousse appeared to be sweeter on a white plate than a black one.

Eat a protein-rich breakfast

A protein-rich breakfast promotes satiety and reduces brain activity that compels cravings, so you won’t feel as compelled to eat high-fat or high-sugar foods later in the day, says one US study.

Pick a decaf drink