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6 Ways to Keep Your Blood Sugar Steady and Crush Cravings

Recently, I talked about how protein can help prevent those frustrating sugar crashes.

Today, I’m taking it a step further with practical strategies to manage your blood sugar and cravings, combining protein with smart food choices and small lifestyle tweaks you can start right away.

Here’s the science in a nutshell:

Protein slows sugar absorption into your bloodstream, helping keep energy levels steady and cravings in check. But protein works best when combined with other strategies—like fiber, healthy fats, balanced snacks, meal timing, hydration, and movement.

Together, these tools give you real control over your blood sugar and energy levels throughout the day.

Tips to conquer sugar cravings and stabilize blood sugar:

Add Fiber-Rich Foods
Fiber slows digestion and the release of sugar into your bloodstream, which helps prevent crashes and reduces cravings. Examples: berries, apples, pears, leafy greens, lentils, and whole grains.
Don’t Forget Healthy Fats
Fats help stabilize blood sugar and keep you satisfied. Try avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, or fatty fish.
Eat Balanced Snacks
Instead of a sugary snack, try a combination like apple slices with nut butter, yogurt with berries, or hummus with veggies. This keeps sugar steady and cravings in check.
Mind Meal Timing
Skipping meals or waiting too long to eat can trigger sugar cravings. Aim for regular meals with balanced protein, fiber, and healthy fats to maintain steady energy.
Stay Hydrated
Sometimes cravings are confused with thirst. Drinking water throughout the day can reduce unnecessary snacking.
Small Lifestyle Tweaks
Get enough sleep—poor sleep increases cravings. Move a little after meals—light activity can help moderate blood sugar.

A short walk, light stretching, or even standing and moving around for 5–10 minutes can help lower post-meal blood sugar and reduce cravings.

By combining these strategies with protein at every meal and snack, you can finally break the cycle of sugar spikes, crashes, and cravings, while keeping your energy steady and focus sharp all day.

I’ve personally found that just adding a little protein, fiber, and movement to my day completely changed my energy levels—and it can do the same for you!

Join our upcoming Vitality for Life Show

Want to discover even more practical strategies to balance blood sugar, curb cravings, and stay energized?

Don’t miss our Vitality For Life Show this October, where our experts will share simple meal hacks, movement tips, and ways to make protein work for you every day.