Rujuta Diwekar’s three-step formula to curb sugar cravings

We all know celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar is known for her unconventional views on sustainable health. She regularly updates her social media with tips and tricks to health and nutrition. In a recent post, she shared a three-step formula to curb those major sugar cravings you might be having.
Shedding that extra weight, or maintaining your ideal weight needs much more attention than one would think. Understanding why you are craving certain foods, especially unhealthy ones can make a big difference. Some people indulge in emotional eating out of stress, while some simply are not able to give up certain unhealthy eating habits. This is why it is important to know if that sweet craving is valid or a toxic habit you need to shed.
Shedding some insight, Diwekar shared on her page, “The 3-step formula to know whether you are actually feeling like a cake/ chocolate/cookie or simply giving in to the craving out of habit.”
Her steps included :
Have a glass of water
Many a time, thirst is confused with hunger and leads to sweet and unhealthy cravings. Having some water on the other hand can help promote a feeling of satiety.
Eat a fresh fruit
Fruits are naturally sweet and loaded with nutrition. If you have an old habit of having something sweet at a particular time in the day, you can try eating fruit instead. Having fruit can help you deal with unhealthy cravings.
Defer your decision by 15 minutes
Sometimes we pick a sugary treat out of impulse or habit. Giving a pause and waiting for a couple of minutes can make the craving go away, especially when the goal is to eat healthily.