Key Takeaways

Several things can contribute to sugar cravings, including conditioning, undereating, poor sleep, and stress.

Ways to address sugar cravings long-term include stress management, therapy, sleep regimen improvement, and eating more regularly.

If you have difficulty addressing sugar cravings or have signs of disordered eating, see a healthcare provider.

Craving sugar may mean your body (and brain) is signaling that something deeper is off. From stress and sleep debt to diet imbalances, understanding why those cravings hit can help you take back control.

1. Conditioning

By repeating everyday habits, you condition your brain and body to expect it and respond to it. If you regularly fuel yourself with foods high in added sugar, you might eat sugar on autopilot.

Consider the

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