I've found that my taste buds demand contrast. If I've eaten something salty, they want sweet. If I eat fruit, they want cheese. Or worse yet, a glass of wine. In order to avoid this trap, I try to brush my teeth immediately after every meal. In addition to helping my gums, and reducing tartar, this removes the taste from my mouth and replaces it with the freshness of the toothpaste, which eliminates my need for some more, and contrasting, food. If it's not possible, for whatever reason, to brush your teeth after lunch, use gum to remove the taste of food. You needn't chew it for very long. Just enough to rid your mouth of the desire for any contrast. And you can buy the kind that is sugarless and refreshes your breath, not a bad combination. Even chewing it for just a minute or two will do the job. You can carry gum in your purse or in the glove box of your car so you can use it whenever you want that fresh taste in your mouth. You'll stop craving something sweet, like dessert, after your healthy salad. Brush your teeth. It will help.
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