Sugar addiction is generally stronger than addiction to nicotine. It is an addiction that starts in infancy or childhood so that its foundation is deep-seated and broad. To break sugar addiction requires more than a desire to limit sugar intake. The pull of sugar outweighs most people’s ability to resist its tremendous power.

The way to beat sugar cravings is as follows:

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