Even though Halloween has come and gone, the treats still seem to be "trick"-ling in. From the mini milky ways to the snack sized skittles, it seems as though Candy Land has transformed from a board game to real life!
Knowing my stance on sugar, you are probably not shocked that I swapped my sweets for whole food after the 31st. For most people, however, cutting ties with leftover treats can be "tricky" since humans are neurologically wired to favor sweet flavors.
To make the transition back to "one (un)sweet world," it is important to identify sweet tooth triggers. According to New York Times best selling author, JJ Virgin, such a trigger is a lack of protein in the diet or an inadequate ability to digest protein.
To make avoiding the snack bowl easier, it is imperative to ingest 75 - 80 grams of quality protein a day. Such sources include naturally raised (devoid of hormones) fish, eggs and grass-fed beef.
In addition to plating protein, you can also do a coco cleanse by following these tips outlined by Popsugar.com
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