If you want to stay healthy and slim one of the most important things to avoid doing is overeating. Of course that’s easier said than done, so here’s five tips that will help you out.
Avoiding bingeing
It might seem obvious if you’re trying to avoid overeating but bingeing is a very bad idea. Sometimes eating too quickly means you don’t feel full, but because you’re enjoying the food you carry on anyway. The best advice is to slow down and chew your food properly. Chewing aids digestions and it makes you feel fuller. Bingeing will leave you feeling bloated after a little while, chewing will keep things slow and will let you know when you’re full.
Don’t drink too much alcohol
Drinking alcohol is a bad move if you’re trying to avoid overeating. Drinking alcohol can make you dehydrated which is a signal that is easy to mistake for hunger. It doesn’t take long to reach for snacks once you’ve had a drink or two, so cut out the alcohol to avoid eating extra food.
Choose a smaller plate
It has been shown in multiple scientific studies that if you have a bigger plate you are likely to eat more food. This seems to be a psychological effect that tells your brain that a plate needs to be full. Having a smaller plate will limit your opportunities to overeat.
Choose vitamin-rich food
Food that has plenty of vitamins and minerals fills you up and keeps you feeling fuller for longer. Dark green vegetables, salad and turkey meat are all great low-calorie options that provide you with plenty of nutrients.
Resist your sugar temptations
Everyone loves a sugary treat and often it can be difficult to say no when we are presented with the opportunity to indulge. But eating sugar sets you to be very hungry much sooner than you would with other foods.
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