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Debra Waters

Why do I crave sugar? Causes of sugar cravings and how to stop them

Woman craving sugar and eating a doughnut.

If you're someone who experiences sugar cravings you'll know how hard it is to give up the sweet stuff. But you're not alone.

A poll by sugar-free ice cream brand Wheyhey found almost half of us (49 percent ) in the UK are addicted to sweet foods. Of the 2,000 interviewed, more than three-quarters have tried to quit sugar but only 3 percent have managed to kick sugary treats.

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