{"id":146645,"date":"2023-11-07T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/articles\/carb-cravings\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T09:24:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:24:34","slug":"carb-cravings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/\/carb-cravings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to quit craving carbs &#8211; Quit your carb addiction guide"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section  class=\"container container--large article-container\">\n            <div class=\"article \">\n            <div class=\"article__sidebar\">\n                <div class=\"sidebar-inner-section author\">\n                    <div class=\"author__avatar\">\n                                                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n     src=\"https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-200x125.jpg\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-50x31.jpg 360w,\n             https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-100x63.jpg 768w,\n             https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-200x125.jpg 1440w,\n             https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-400x250.jpg 2000w\"\n             alt=\"\"\n               \/>                                            <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"sidebar-sub-title\">Written By<\/span>\n                    <a class=\"u-text-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/\/carb-cravings\/\" title=\"How to quit craving carbs &#8211; 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Quit your carb addiction guide<\/h1>\n\n                \n                                                    <p class=\"article__excerpt\">Learn how to break free from your carb addiction and curb those intense cravings with our guide on how to quit craving carbs.\n<\/p>\n                \n                \n                                                            <div class=\"article__image\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n     src=\"https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-880x551.jpg\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-220x138.jpg 360w,\n             https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-440x276.jpg 768w,\n             https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-880x551.jpg 1440w,\n             https:\/\/allen-carr-live.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/21153944\/How-to-Stop-Craving-Carbs-What-to-Eat-When-Youre-craving-eiliv-sonas-aceron-M-pEl_nv1Q0-unsplash2-scaled-1-1760x1102.jpg 2000w\"\n             alt=\"\"\n               \/>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                <div class=\"u-show-mobile article-social-bar\">\n                    <span class=\"sidebar-sub-title\">Share this article<\/span>\n                    <ul class=\"social-list\">\n            <li class=\"social-list__item\">\n            <a class=\"social-list__item-link\"\n               href=\"\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/\/carb-cravings\/\"\n               onclick=\"window.open(this.href, 'share popup','left=20,top=20,width=500,height=360,toolbar=1,resizable=0'); 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The thought. The overwhelming urge, the insatiable desire, the all-consuming fancy for carbohydrates. So, wouldn\u2019t it be great to know \u201chow to curb carb cravings\u201d? and \u201chow to curb food cravings\u201d?<\/p>\n<p>First though \u2013 we should ask ourselves why we even want to know \u201chow to get rid of carb cravings\u201d. The answer is simple; as much as the thought of them excites us, as much of the taste of them seems to entice us, rather than leaving us with a healthy sense of satisfaction \u2013 they leave us feeling fat, stuffed, bloated, guilty, and disappointed in ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"formatted-text  formatted-text--padding-remove-top\">\n\t<div class=\"container container--large\">\n\t\t<div id=\"\" class=\"section box_section margin_top margin_bottom \">\n<div class=\"box box_1 blue\">\n<div class=\"user_content content\">\n<h2>What are carbs?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section plain_content \">\n<div class=\"content user_content\">\n<p>Carbs are foods that contain refined carbohydrates with a low fibre amount, mainly flour and sugar. These are found in foods like bread, cakes, cookies and other bakery items made with flour; white (processed) rice and cereals. Junk food is full of \u201cbad carbs\u201d and that is what gives it that addictive quality.<\/p>\n<p>There are \u201cgood carbs\u201d (those found in fresh fruit and vegetables) and there are \u201cbad carbs\u201d (those found in processed foods or starchy vegetables and refined sugar).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple carbs, such as those in sugary snacks and white bread, are digested quickly and can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar, while complex carbs like whole grains and vegetables are digested more slowly and have a gentler effect on blood sugar. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the bad carbs that create cravings and end up making us feel lousy once we\u2019ve responded to the craving by eating them. You know the feeling \u2013 bloated, full up, and regretting that you didn\u2019t know when to quit.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar activates the taste buds, which enhances the pleasurable experience and can make these foods even more enticing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients, along with fats and proteins, and all are essential for a balanced diet.<\/span><a name=\"cravings\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"section box_section margin_top margin_bottom \">\n<div class=\"box box_1 blue\">\n<div class=\"user_content content\">\n<h2>What are carb cravings?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section plain_content margin_top margin_bottom\">\n<div class=\"content user_content\">\n<p>Carbs are not all bad \u2013 as mentioned there are good carbs and bad carbs. The bad carbs create havoc with our blood sugar levels which in turn creates a craving, like a yearning, a seemingly overwhelming desire to eat bad carb foods.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty much all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-weight-loss\/how-do-i-stop-eating-and-craving-junk-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">junk food, fast food<\/a>, processed food, ready meals, convenience foods, ready made sauces, and fried food contain bad carbs.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how these foods impact our blood sugar levels and understanding the effect that has on our thought processes is key to controlling \u2013 or should I say \u2013 getting rid of carb cravings.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our eat behavior is shaped by repeated exposure to these foods, making it harder to resist them over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, what is that thought process and what does it cause? When someone experiences a craving for \u201cbad carbs\u201d \u2013 they assume that the only thing that might \u201csatisfy the craving\u201d is food containing bad carbs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s ironic \u2013 but the one thing that will never satisfy a craving for bad carbs \u2013 are bad carbs. Of course, it seems to end the craving momentarily, but we don\u2019t realise that our brain and body has been manipulated by a cunning, sneaky, man-made addiction to bad carbs &amp; refined sugar. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased carb intake can perpetuate this cycle, making it even more difficult to break free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When we consume bad carbs \u2013 it has a dramatic impact on our blood sugar levels creating what we perceive as excessive highs followed by miserable lows. These alone have an impact on our mental state with the lows appearing to get worse and worse.<\/p>\n<p>When those lows are relieved by the consumption of more bad carbs it fools us into believing that it created pleasure,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0often leading us to eat more food in an attempt to regain that feeling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\u00a0We forget entirely that it was the extreme, violent manipulation of our blood sugar levels that created the discomfort of the low in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Understanding Carb Addiction\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carb addiction goes beyond simply enjoying bread, pasta, or candy foods. It\u2019s a real struggle that can lead to excessive consumption and a cycle of cravings that feel impossible to break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0When you find yourself binge eating or constantly thinking about your next carb-heavy snack, it\u2019s not just a lack of willpower at play. Food addiction, especially to carbohydrates, is driven by powerful behavioral responses in the brain. Eating carbs triggers the release of dopamine, the \u201cfeel-good\u201d chemical, making you want to repeat the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers have developed tools like the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) to help identify food addiction, including carb addiction. People who score high on this scale often report symptoms similar to those seen in other addictions, such as loss of control, intense cravings, and continued excessive consumption despite negative consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These patterns can lead to unhealthy eating behaviours and make it difficult to quit eating certain foods, especially those high in refined carbohydrates. Understanding that carb addiction is rooted in both biology and behavior is the first step toward breaking free from its grip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Science Behind Carb Cravings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wonder why you crave carbs so intensely, especially after eating something candy or starchy? The answer lies in the way certain foods affect your blood sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carb-heavy foods, especially processed carbs and those with a high glycemic index (GI), cause your blood sugar to spike rapidly. This is often followed by a sharp drop, leaving you feeling tired, irritable, and craving more carbs to bring your energy back up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This vicious cycle can make it hard to control carb cravings and can lead to excessive consumption of sugars and refined carbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s more to it than just blood sugar. When you eat foods high in sugar and fat, your brain\u2019s reward centers light up, releasing dopamine and reinforcing the desire to eat more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, excessive sugar intake can actually reduce the number of dopamine receptors in your brain, making you need even more sugar to feel satisfied. This process is similar to what happens with addictive substances, which is why some experts draw a drug sugar analogy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that diets high in high-GI foods are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the science behind carb cravings can empower you to make better food choices and break the cycle for good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"section box_section margin_top margin_bottom \">\n<div class=\"box box_1 blue\">\n<div class=\"user_content content\">\n<h2><strong>How to Control Carb Cravings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section plain_content \">\n<div class=\"content user_content\">\n<p>We see the situation very clearly with drug addiction. What would you recommend to a heroin addict who is craving his next fix of heroin? Do you think some heroin will satisfy the craving? Well you might well do so if you don\u2019t have an understanding of addiction \u2013 and you\u2019d be wrong. Do non-heroin addicts crave heroin? Of course, not \u2013 why would they?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll agree that the addict\u2019s first shot of the drug created a craving for the second shot. The second shot created a craving for the third shot. And so on. Therefore, it\u2019s easy to grasp how the next shot of heroin doesn\u2019t relieve the craving \u2013 it simply makes the next craving inevitable. There is only one way for a heroin addict to quit craving the drug: STOP TAKING IT.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the same way, to break the cycle of carb addiction, it is important to remove the addictive substance, carbs, from your environment, making it easier to avoid triggers and reduce cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So how does that relate to carbs and \u201chow to fight carb cravings\u201d. Can we relate it to finding out \u201chow to reduce carb cravings\u201d or specifically \u2013 \u201chow to quit craving bread\u201d and other carb-heavy foods?<\/p>\n<p>If you crave bad carbs nothing will appear to satisfy that craving other than bad carbs. The way to curb carb cravings doesn\u2019t start with changing what you eat \u2013 it begins with changing what you think.<\/p>\n<p>If you mope and moan and feel miserable because you can\u2019t have bad carbs then you\u2019ll be unhappy and the cravings simply get worse. However \u2013 if you get rid of the cravings altogether, by changing what you think about them and the foods that cause them \u2013 you feel wonderful.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth remembering that craving bad carbs can be a symptom of type 2 diabetes and the sooner you address that the better chance you have of suffering the organ failure, amputations, and other misery it causes if it remains untreated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>10 Ways to Control Carb Cravings<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get help<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It might sound like a tall order to eliminate processed carbs, starchy carbs, and refined sugar from your diet \u2013 but there is a way of doing it with ease. Not only that \u2013 it can be fun, enjoyable, and liberating to be helped to freedom by a problem that tackles the psychological aspects of the addiction.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/easyway-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allen Carr\u2019s Easyway<\/a> is perfect for that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section plain_content \">\n<div class=\"content user_content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid certain foods<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve eliminated the foods that cause spikes and slumps in your blood sugar levels as well as those cravings \u2013 you\u2019ll find the cravings simply quit. There is no unpleasant period of adjustment and no suffering required.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep eating<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are going too long between meals, your blood sugar will drop, leading to hunger. If you get too hungry there is always a chance that you\u2019ll make a bad decision and turn to fast food, junk food, or convenience foods. Get in touch with your natural hunger and enjoy genuinely satisfying it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan ahead<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan out your meals each day, the right foods will always be at your fingertips, making you less likely to reach for quick, unhealthy solutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read food labels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may be consuming foods containing hidden sugars or grains, and these foods could unknowingly trigger cravings. Ideally avoid food that require a list of ingredients \u2013 by nature they are normally processed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep hydrated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to confuse thirst for hunger and eat instead of drinking. Have a drink. Of water, that is. Hunger and cravings may be confused with thirst, so make sure you\u2019re drinking at least eight cups of water a day. Two cups can come from coffee or tea (caffeinated is fine), herb tea, sugar-free sodas or broth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beware of stress<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can mess with your blood sugar levels and knock you sideways and have you automatically reach for food that you previously believed to be comforting. Identify stress for what it is \u2013 something that won\u2019t be resolved by eating something. Mindfulness can help reduce stress dramatically.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rediscover regular exercise<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We forget how great it feels to move our bodies. It also helps us handle stress and it\u2019s great to dedicate time to physical activities that you enjoy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enjoy weight loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allencarr.com\/en-us\/articles\/lost-nine-pounds-two-weeks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The weight will drop off of you<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 so enjoy how it makes you feel, how it makes you look, and how many compliments you receive. It happens fast and it\u2019s wonderful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enjoy the way you look<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019re free from bad carbs &amp; refined sugar \u2013 your skin, your eyes, your hair become rejuvenated and invigorated. Enjoy the compliments (and make sure you give yourself some too).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Overcoming Emotional Eating<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, carb cravings aren\u2019t just about hunger, they\u2019re about emotions. When you feel stressed, anxious, or down, it\u2019s easy to turn to carbohydrates for comfort. This pattern of emotional eating can quickly become a habit, making it even harder to control your carbohydrate intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming emotional eating starts with recognising your triggers and finding healthier ways to cope with your feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness techniques, such as pausing to check in with your emotions before reaching for food, can help you break the automatic link between stress and carb cravings. Practicing self-compassion and seeking support through cognitive-behavioral therapy can also make a big difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a balanced diet that includes plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can help stabilise your mood and reduce the urge to reach for candy foods. 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