A big, cold, juicy naval orange really hits the spot when you feel a sweet tooth coming on. Esp. great in the summer and fall when it’s warm and they are plentiful as well!
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Keep some sugar free, fruity flavored gum on hand. When you feel the need for sweets, chew your gum instead. That way, you feed the craving in your head and not your stomach.
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My favorite is Extra Fruit Sensations Sweet Watermelon Gum!
To squeeze in more servings of fruits, eat them as a snack in the afternoon when you need more energy and begin to feel hungry after lunch. It keeps you from craving sweets because the fruits are sweet already.
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