The Candy Man Can't: Healthy Sweet Tooth Substitutions

By: StacyAtZeel

Dentures and mouthguards should be last resort
Dentures and mouthguards should be last resort


Can't keep your paws out of the candy jar? Needless to say, you're not alone. Sugar isn't just delicious, it's completely addictive. How can you satisfy your sweet tooth without wrecking your New Year's resolution before you've even begun? Zeel nutrition experts with thriving New York practices offer practical options for healthy sucrose substitutions.

Lisa Stollman, a seasoned RD who embraces food that's healthy and delicious.

Easy answer: Eat more fruit. Start breakfast with a serving of fresh fruit. At lunch and dinner enjoy fresh fruit at the end of your meal. Also, eat whole grains in place of white refined grains. The whole grains will keep you full longer and your blood glucose stable, which should help decrease your cravings.

Lauren Slayton, a media maven, popular blogger and owner of Foodtrainers.

Cravings for sugar are fueled by the consumption of sugar, meaning the more sugar you consume, the more you will crave. That being said, you are better off eating foods that are naturally sweet to quench a sugar craving and skipping artificial sweeteners, which further increase cravings. Fruit, dark chocolate and tea with a touch of honey or agave are healthy ways to satisfy a sweet tooth.