TOP 5 WAYS TO EAT LESS AND SHED SOME POUNDS

Many of us tend to gain weight not by stuffing ourselves too full, but by eating a little bit too
much each day without even thinking about it. Use these easy tips to help you cut back on calories and eat more mindfully:

1. Downsize your dinnerware. The size of the plates and glasses we use has an impact

Stock your cupboard with 10-inch dinner plates. Why? You will mindlessly eat 20% fewer calories than if you ate off of larger plates.

on how much we eat. Try using smaller plates and tall, narrow glasses. You’re more likely to eat significantly less without even thinking about it.

2. Enjoy soup-er nutrition! Nutritious soups can boost your health and your weight-management efforts. Fiber-rich veggies help you feel fuller so you eat less, while giving your body the nutrients it needs.

3. Snack on nuts. Enjoying a handful of nuts can be healthy. They’re a source of important vitamins and minerals and heart-healthy fats. Studies have shown that eating nuts may reduce your risk of heart disease and could even increase your longevity.

4. Eat an early, light dinner. Eat a light dinner early in the evening to give your body plenty of time to digest the food before going to bed. This practice may promote better sleep during the night and a lower BMI.

5. Slow down and be mindful of your food. Many of us eat while on the run, or sitting in front of the computer or the TV. This often means we don’t notice what we’re eating or how fast we’re consuming it. Make it a habit to sit down and savor the tastes and textures of what you’re eating. You’ll slow down, eat less (hara hachi bu!), and enjoy your food more.

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