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7 tips to eat smaller portions

7 tips to eat smaller portions

One of the ways to lose weight without dieting is to get yourself used to eating smaller portions. We help you on your way.

1. Drink a glass of water before eating

An old well-known tip, but it really works. Your body sometimes has trouble distinguishing between hunger and thirst. By drinking a glass of water before a meal, you are less likely to overeat.

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2. Adjust your menu to how active you are on that day

If you don't have an active day, you need fewer calories. Try to adjust your daily menu and portions accordingly.

3. Use more healthy ingredients

Some people just love a plate full of food and won't change that anytime soon. In that case, use a lot of healthy ingredients:vegetables, lettuce, fruit. Soup is also ideal to ensure that your meal is filling.

4. You should also not eat healthy products without limit

If we subconsciously feel that something is healthy, we pay less attention to the portions we eat. Make it a habit to also get used to healthy products to pay attention to the portion.

5. Weigh portions

Do you always gamble some pasta or rice in the pan? Chances are you eat a lot more than you think. Take the time to weigh everything you eat for a while. That way you get a lot of insight into the portions you eat.

6. Cut your pizza into smaller pieces

Cut a pizza into 16 pieces instead of 8. According to research, you eat less of it. We quickly think in terms of pieces. After a certain number of pieces we are saturated. If those pieces are a bit smaller than usual, you would get the idea that you have enough.

7. Eat quietly

It takes a while for your brain to get the signal from your body that you have enough. Therefore, eating calmly helps you to eat less.

In the September issue of Santé, now in stores, you'll find 5 more ways to avoid overeating.