Am I the only one who beelines to the freezer after a hearty meal to get a spoonful (or seven) of ice cream? I constantly find myself losing all control and turning the kitchen upside down trying to find anything remotely related to an M&M. What is my body telling me when I come rip-roaring through the door searching for something that will put me on the fast track to diabetes? It's interpreting a lack of sugar (and high-carb foods) as a nutritional deficiency, creating insatiable cravings. Cravings that can only be comforted by Ben & Jerry's and Mrs. Fields.

Is there a way to tame the sugar-monster?

Combine foods. Trying mixing a sweet treat with a healthy one. Eat a handful of nuts with some M&M's or dip fruit in chocolate or caramel.

Exercise! Sugar cravings can be triggered by stress or anxiety which could turn into emotional eating. Go for a walk outside or hit the gym! Studies have shown that exercising regularly can help you eat fewer sweets.

Snack regularly. When your body is really hungry, you may be more likely to gravitate towards fatty, sugary foods that satisfy your appetite for an hour or so, but then leave you feeling empty later on. Try eating a snack that combines a protein with a whole grain, like cheese and crackers! Healthy snacks can help ward off sugar cravings over time.

Cut it out cold turkey. Studies have shown that after cutting sugar out of your diet completely, their sugar cravings diminish after a few days. However, if you are not ready to split with sugar completely, try satisfying your cravings with assorted fruit or other healthy alternatives!

Diets that contain high sugar can lead to poor health conditions in the future such as diabetes, high-blood pressure, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, etc. Too much sugar can effect the outside of your body, too. It increases signs of aging, destroys your teeth and may cause you to gain unnecessary weight!

Where do I sign up for sugar rehab?