10 Foods That Quiet Sugar Cravings Instantly

Michie · Jan 3, 2025

Do you often crave chocolate, cookies, or candy? If so, you're not alone. Sugar cravings are incredibly common because humans are born with an innate desire for sweets. Simple carbs, like sugar, light up areas of the brain that release endorphins ("feel-good hormones"), making treats like birthday cake or holiday cookies even more irresistible. But while a little indulgence is fine, consuming too much added sugar can harm your health.

The average American adult eats about 17 teaspoons (68 grams) of added sugar every day—nearly triple the amount recommended by the American Heart Association of 6 teaspoons (25 grams) per day for women and 9 teaspoons (36 grams) for men. Diets high in added sugar have been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, systemic inflammation, and other health issues. A study published in Nutrition Research and Practice found that individuals with higher added sugar intake were more likely to experience negative health outcomes and even an increased risk of death. Notably, naturally sweet foods like fruit didn't carry the same risks.

If you're looking to curb your sweet tooth while still supporting your health, nutrient-packed foods can be the answer. The following options not only help manage sugar cravings but also provide your body with essential fuel. Here are 10 foods I frequently turn to when I get a craving for something sweet.

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linux.poet · Jan 4, 2025

These do the job for me. Taking them and putting them on a plate on the dining table will stop me on the way to the pantry or refrigerator.

Putting out berries or grapes works too.

Apple Sky · Jan 4, 2025

linux.poet said:
These do the job for me. Taking them and putting them on a plate on the dining table will stop me on the way to the pantry or refrigerator.

Yummy - I love cherry tomatoes the only problem is I love them covered in salt, vinigar & pepper.

timewerx · Jan 4, 2025

I consume lots of refined sugar at 60 grams daily nearly twice over the max recommended for men because of unique hydration needs and as additional source of cheap calories.

I keep healthy mainly from exercise ,11 to 16 hours per week of moderate to high intensity interval cardio in a fasted state, and keeping my meal portion sizes small. I think the small portion sizes helps even things out in terms of high sugar consumption.

Now in my mid forties, my blood pressure is still well within normal range at 111 systolic / 71 diastolic without taking any meds. I'm underweight as a matter of fact and I only weigh 51 kg. In order to keep my bones and muscles strong despite being underweight, foods rich in calcium and protein are part of my diet such as sardines and dairy. I also lift weights, perform calisthenics, and do basic figure skating jumps on inline skates.

I think sugar gets way too bad rep. Yet the body craves it for a reason. What's unnatural is having too little physical activity. With sufficient physical activity and assuming the metabolism is not yet permanently impaired by many years of sedentary lifestyle, sugar is a fuel and a very good one for physical activities.

timewerx · Jan 4, 2025

Apple Sky said:
Yummy - I love cherry tomatoes the only problem is I love them covered in salt, vinigar & pepper.

A little bit of added salt is not a problem if you have a physically active lifestyle and sweat often like from exercise. You lose some body salt when you sweat and you need to replenish that lost salt.

People who are physically active and also on low-sodium diets are at risk of sodium deficiency.

Apple Sky · Jan 4, 2025

timewerx said:
A little bit of added salt is not a problem if you have a physically active lifestyle and sweat often like from exercise. You lose some body salt when you sweat and you need to replenish that lost salt.

People who are physically active and also on low-sodium diets are at risk of sodium deficiency.

Not physically active at all

timewerx · Jan 4, 2025

Apple Sky said:
Not physically active at all

You probably need to get rid some of the salt!

JAM2b · Aug 29, 2025

For me it's not just the sugar craving, it's also the textures of cakes, breads, pastries, and candies. Also for a month or so, I've been craving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at night (nostalgic comfort?).

I do enjoy fruit a lot, but it can be difficult and frustrating to not have those other textures as well.

I have been working on swapping habits by replacing sweets with fruits and veggies or whole grain bread with cream cheese or peanut butter.

Tom D · Sep 3, 2025

Michie said:
Do you often crave chocolate, cookies, or candy? If so, you're not alone. Sugar cravings are incredibly common because humans are born with an innate desire for sweets. Simple carbs, like sugar, light up areas of the brain that release endorphins ("feel-good hormones"), making treats like birthday cake or holiday cookies even more irresistible. But while a little indulgence is fine, consuming too much added sugar can harm your health.

The average American adult eats about 17 teaspoons (68 grams) of added sugar every day—nearly triple the amount recommended by the American Heart Association of 6 teaspoons (25 grams) per day for women and 9 teaspoons (36 grams) for men. Diets high in added sugar have been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, systemic inflammation, and other health issues. A study published in Nutrition Research and Practice found that individuals with higher added sugar intake were more likely to experience negative health outcomes and even an increased risk of death. Notably, naturally sweet foods like fruit didn't carry the same risks.

If you're looking to curb your sweet tooth while still supporting your health, nutrient-packed foods can be the answer. The following options not only help manage sugar cravings but also provide your body with essential fuel. Here are 10 foods I frequently turn to when I get a craving for something sweet.

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That article is what I need, I highly crave for sweet food a lot, especially chocolate. I have tried sweet foods from everywhere.

But in recent years I learnt about the harm of too much sugar (and the dehydrating effect of chocolate), I have decreased my sugar intake.

I'm so glad to see chocolate appears on that list -- dark chocolate.

EdyChristian28 · Oct 27, 2025

The sugar content in a lot stuff is off the charts. We didn't eat this or such a manner 50 years ago.

Oat or corn flakes cereal with stevia and cinnamon.
natural fruit smoothies, Its when you dig in to a brownie or chocolate chip cookie ice cream pint that is difficult to manage.

whole grain carbs. carbs besides sugar.

ChubbyCherub · Thursday at 10:13 AM

I was never a big sugar eater, or so I thought until I did keto and realized what 'sugar' meant e.g. berries, starches etc, but after being on a very low calorie diet via total meal replacement, I am craving sugar during times of stress like never before!!

I'm supposed to have some wafers 2-3 times a week, one pack at a time, and I ate 12 packs last night after watching the news!

I can't seem to stop craving it during times of high stress! I never had this issue before! What is going on!

Apple Sky · Thursday at 9:33 PM

I've never been one for sweets or deserts, when we were kids my mum would ask what cake we wanted, mine was always a lard cake.

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