Easy ways to eat less

If you are considering reducing the portion sizes of foods that you consume, the following tips may help you:

Try eating with bigger utensils and trick your mind

Those who eat with large forks and spoons tend to eat less than those who eat with smaller utensils. It is thought that this is probably due to feeling as though you are eating more when using larger utensils, when in fact you are not.

Try eating from plates and bowls that contrast with the colour of your food on it

Food that is the same colour as your plate gives the illusion that there is less food on your plate and you may tend to eat more or go for seconds. Try eating on blue dinnerware. Studies have shown that those who eat off blue plates tend to eat less, as the colour seems to be an appetite suppressant.

Use smaller plates, bowls and glasses

It’s easy to pile on the calories when the size of your plate is much bigger than the average standard sized plate or scoop that extra serving of ice cream when your bowl can fit up to three servings.

Enjoy your food without any distractions. Tidy up a messy table, use place settings, and sit down and enjoy your food. You will feel relaxed and will find that you feel full much faster. 

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