Tips to Stop Your Sugar Addiction

Tariq Drabu is a leading dentist and specialist oral surgeon and owner of the successful Langley Dental Practice in Middleton. He has advised that sugar is one of the top causes of tooth decay in adults and children on a global scale.

The problem is that sugars can be addictive and whether you are feeling down and need something to give you a pick up or you are lacking energy and looking for that added boost, when you are addicted to sugar, you will reach for the sugared drinks and foods that will help you overcome your urges.

There are a few ways you can fight your sugar addiction and make a conscious effort to eliminate sugars from your diet and replace the sugars with healthier alternatives that will not have such a negative impact on your oral health.

Spring clean the kitchen

The first step to fighting any sugar addiction is to clear out your cupboards, according to Tariq Drabu. Remove anything that contains sugars from sugared drinks to food items. Go through each item and read the labels and identify which ones should be put in the bin and which ones should be used and enjoyed.

Read all labels moving forward

From here on in you want to read all the labels on all the foods you eat. Before you buy anything in the store, make sure you read the label. Tariq Drabu advised that sugars are always listed on the label so you can make healthier choices moving forward.

Choose healthy snacks

There are numerous healthy snack options you can choose over a chocolate bar or a packet of crisps Tariq Drabu recommends you pack your own lunch for work with snacks so that you are less inclined to make your way to the local store where you can buy junk food brimming in dangerous sugars which will damage your oral health.

Drink plenty of water

Water is essential to your oral health and overall health. Ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep yourself hydrated. Being hydrated reduces the risk of you suffering from a lack of saliva. Saliva is imperative to protecting your teeth and gums and fighting against acidity and sugars in the mouth at any given time.