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Alright, chickadee, let’s have a real talk about sugar cravings. If you’ve ever felt like your body is straight-up demanding sweets, like some sugar-craving demon has taken over your willpower, you’re not imagining things.
The truth? It’s not just about willpower. It’s about what’s living in your gut.
Your Gut is Calling the Shots
Sugar cravings don’t just come out of nowhere. They’re often a sign of gut imbalance, where the bad bacteria, yeast, and other uninvited guests in your microbiome are literally hijacking your cravings.
These little sugar-loving troublemakers (think Candida and other opportunistic bacteria) thrive on sugar. And when they start overpopulating? They make you crave exactly what they need to survive—sweet, processed, quick-energy foods that keep them alive and thriving while leaving you feeling sluggish, bloated, and stuck in a never-ending cycle.
The Cycle of Sugar & Gut Imbalance
Here’s how it works:
You eat sugar (or lots of refined carbs that turn into sugar).
The bad bacteria in your gut throw a little party, multiplying and pushing out the good guys.
As they take over, they start sending signals to your brain (yes, they can do that!) making you crave more sugar.
You keep feeding them, and your gut imbalance gets worse, leading to digestive issues, mood swings, inflammation, and—yep—more sugar cravings.
Sound familiar? This isn’t just about willpower—it’s biology at play.
So, How Do You Break the Cycle?
Cutting sugar cold turkey is like trying to evict a stubborn squatter from your house without giving them any warning. It’s gonna get messy, fast. That’s why a strategic, gut-first approach is key.
Here’s what actually works:
🔥 Crowd Out the Bad Guys – Instead of just cutting sugar, feed the good bacteria so they can take back control. This means adding fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, miso) and prebiotic fiber (garlic, onions, asparagus, bananas) to your meals.
🔥 Balance Your Blood Sugar – When your blood sugar is all over the place, so are your cravings. Eating protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbs helps stabilize your energy and keep you from reaching for the nearest cookie.
🔥 Hydrate Smarter – Dehydration can make sugar cravings worse, so sip on lemon ginger water or mint-infused water throughout the day to keep things in check.
🔥 Support Detox Pathways – When bad bacteria die off, they release toxins that can make you feel worse before you feel better. A little detox support (like Epsom salt baths, dry brushing, and extra hydration) can make a huge difference.
Your Gut Needs a Reset, Not Another Diet
If you’re nodding along because sugar has been running your life, it’s time to stop blaming yourself and start working with your body instead of fighting it.
We’re diving way deeper into this in our Masterclass next week, where we’ll break down exactly how to reset your gut and finally get back in control of your cravings, energy, and digestion—without suffering through detox hell.
Join us live for our “Back to Basics” Masterclass and learn how to turn sugar cravings into fuel for real gut healing.
Want to dive deeper into this topic?
Check out Kerri’s latest blog post for more insights on sugar cravings, extreme detoxes, and what your body is really telling you!
You don’t have to battle cravings forever. Let’s fix the root cause together.
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