* crave another snack quickly
* keep reaching for sweets throughout the day
* have difficulty feeling satisfied
A more balanced meal containing protein, vegetables, whole grains, or other fiber-rich foods can help improve satiety.
2. You Experience Frequent Energy Crashes
Sugary foods can provide quick energy, but meals dominated by refined carbohydrates may be followed by a drop in energy later.
You may feel:
* sleepy
* sluggish
* unfocused
* irritable
* unusually tired between meals
These symptoms can also come from poor sleep, dehydration, stress, anemia, or many other causes.
3. You Crave Sweets Constantly
The more often very sweet foods are part of your routine, the more normal that level of sweetness can begin to feel.
You may find yourself wanting:
* dessert after every meal
* sweet coffee several times a day
* soft drinks instead of water
* candy during work or television
* sweet snacks even when you are not physically hungry
