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Why Sugar Cravings Show Up When You’re Not Hungry

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Holistic Magazine
Jan 12, 2026
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Hi friends,

For many people, sugar cravings show up at the same times every day.

Mid afternoon. Late evening. After stressful conversations.

They often arrive when the stomach isn’t asking for food.

This is because sugar cravings are rarely about hunger. More often, they’re a response to falling blood sugar, rising stress hormones, poor sleep, or nervous sy…

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