Michael Mosley's tips to curb sugar cravings include ditching surprising food group

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The holiday season is a time for relaxing and the same can be said for our eating habits.It is perfectly acceptable to indulge in festive chocolates, puddings and cocktails over Christmas, so you may still find yourself craving the sweet stuff more than usual by the end of the festive period.Luckily, Michael Mosley has shared some health advice to help you beat those sugary desires and one includes axing low fat dairy products - which are laden with hidden sweeteners.According to the weight loss expert, high sugar intake can impact blood sugar levels, which regulate how glucose is absorbed into the body.

This can cause sudden cravings and lead to over snacking.Posting to the Fast 800 Instagram, he said: "People who consume high-sugar diets are more likely to suffer from insulin resistance.

When you become resistant to insulin, your body can struggle to use glucose as fuel, leaving it hanging around in the blood."High levels of glucose in the blood can be a causative factor in a number of serious cardiovascular diseases."Here are Micheal's top three tips to beat sugar cravings.While this advice may seem counterintuitive to some health enthusiasts, Michael says that the high fat content in dairy products is often replaced with sugars."Fat provides satiating flavour and texture in many foods, so removing it from products tends to require some clever meddling to recreate the original taste," he said."Often manufacturers do so by ladening low-fat products with additives and sugar."So next time you're in the dairy aisle, feel free to opt for the full fat milk or cheese as doing so can keep your sweet cravings at bay.Despite containing no natural sugar, artificial sweeteners can have a similar impact on insulin levels.This