Finally, the holiday season is here. And let’s not forget the part that it is really hard to steer clear of all the festivities and merriment. And best of all, you get to enjoy delicious and mouthwatering cookies and candies.  

You’ll be surprised to know that you actually double your sugar intake around the festive season.  

But did you know that too much sugar intake ends up giving rise to many dental and other health issues? Yes, that’s right.  

In fact, a recent survey confirms that dental cases increase by 40% after the holiday season. 

But it is actually impossible for many to curb their sugar cravings, especially during the holiday season.  

So, if you also want to spend this year’s holiday season in a healthy way by taming your sweet tooth, here’s something that can help you. Read on to know more about how to limit your sugar intake.

●     Give your home a sugar cleanse 

Let’s be honest- it is practically impossible to resist the temptation when you have a box full of warm and velvety chocolate brownies sitting by your kitchen counter.  

Thus, make sure that after every holiday season, you get rid of all the sweets and candies from your house. 

 It would probably be a good idea to hand them over to your friends or family members who would help you follow your no-sugar diet plan.  

All in all, it is all about your healthy choices. This means that having those sweets in moderation won’t be problematic.

●     Go easy on the candies 

Yes, it might be one of the toughest things to do, especially around holidays. No matter how much that chocolate snowman tempts you, don't fall prey to its sugary calls.  

You would also need to avoid excessive consumption of candy canes, sticky caramels, and various sugary drinks to keep the sugar consumption under control.  

Although you don't completely need to boycott the sweets, make your own healthy versions of them.  

Yes, you read that right. All you need to do is swap sugar with zero calorie sweetener in your sweets.  

This way, you will be actually experiencing the spirit of the holiday season by consuming and serving healthy sweets and candies.

●     Sip water at regular intervals 

Having a few cocktails and red wine with your friends and family seems an ideal concept to relax and have fun.  

But you’ll be surprised to know that the sugar levels in alcohol and other drinks are really very high.  

Sipping water at regular intervals can contribute to rinsing away the nasty acid produced by the bacteria in your mouth. Not to mention, a sip of water would also help in taming your sweet tooth and sugar cravings.  

Caution: Remember you need to sip it, not drink it. Drinking water along with sugary food will increase the sugar level in your system and could lead to type 2 diabetes and obesity.

In the end,  

The holiday season is all about meeting and greeting your near and loved ones. Thus, instead of succumbing to your sugar cravings, it would be best to use the above-mentioned ways to limit your sugar consumption.