Nutritionists have called 8 rules as not to overeat
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Every time we sit down at the dinner table, we hardly give ourselves a setup to overeat, but this happens, and it is not so rare. Sometimes we are too emotional or simply distracted by something strangers and do not even notice how a large portion of food slowly moved from the plate to the stomach.
To make this happen as rarely as possible, try to do the following:
Do not hurry
The rate of absorption of food is important. If you empty the plate for a second, the person will not have time to dull the sensation of hunger and therefore he can eat something else before he feels full saturation. If it is difficult for you to control this process, then set the timer on the clock, which will notify you that you are full.
Do not stand while eating
Sit down at the table and enjoy the meal. If a person is standing at a meal, he is more distracted by extraneous things, not paying attention to how much he eats.
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Focus on food
And you will see what a pleasure it is to feel every bit of the dish and savor it. This will reduce the rate if you are hungry and run the risk of eating just for two.
Eat what you want
Life is too short to deny yourself, but if you do not want to cut it even more, go to the choice of foods with the mind, not forgetting that your favorite cakes will settle at the waist.
Dine at the company
A joint meal is more fun and even the pleasure of eating brings more. So if there is such an opportunity, eat in the company.
Do not leave food on the table
It is too great to be tempted to grab something delicious from a plate freely standing on the table. Try not to leave food in prominent places.
Imagine that you are in a restaurant
Usually in a restaurant people do not rush and eat much more slowly than at home. It is very useful to present yourself at a dinner in a restaurant and imitate such a meal. If the households make up your company, then it will be quite easy to do.
Drink water
Before eating, you can drink a glass of water to fill the stomach with liquid. Take a short pause, and then start eating.