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Sweet substitutes:

Pass on the sugar:

Don’t ban sugar altogether:

Cereal killer:

Read labels:

Switch from white bread, pasta and rice to wholegrain alternatives:

If you have a sweet tooth and constantly crave something sweet, you need to conquer it. A diet rich in sugar depresses your immune system and stops it working efficiently.

To conquer your sweet tooth, first of all, make sure you always eat breakfast and never leave more than two or three hours between meals and snacks. This is because eating little and often and kick-starting your metabolism first thing will keep your blood-sugar levels balanced so you are less likely to suffer from cravings. Aim for a healthy breakfast, followed by a satisfying mid-morning snack (a piece of fruit and a handful of nuts and seeds, for example), a healthy lunch, a mid-afternoon snack, supper and a light snack before bedtime.

For blood-sugar balance and appetite control, your meals and snacks need to be a mix of fibre-rich carbohydrates (such as wholegrains, fruits and vegetables) and healthy protein (such as nuts, seeds or dairy products) that give your body and brain a sustained release of energy so you feel satisfied. Avoid sweets, cakes, crisps and other processed or refined foods; these give you a quick burst of energy followed by a long, drawn-out low.