One study found that those adding sugar, cream or milk to their coffee had the same associated benefit as those who preferred it black.

However, sweet coffee and tea are the fourth largest source of sugar in the diets of adults and is concerning.

• Quit cold turkey. This includes prepackaged foods, sweetened beverages and white flour.

• Eat more protein. Protein will help you avoid hunger.

• Increase your dietary fiber to help you control your blood sugar.

• Drink more water.

Try your coffee without sugar and after about 3 days you'll start to enjoy the real coffee. Without the sugar craving, you'll also drink less coffee.