Who can resist these lovely cupcakes?
Babies cry when they are hungry and once they are fed and have had enough they stop. As they grow up, they are exposed to unhealthy fast food diets blasting on TV screens. “bribery’ food (or reward food), etc, many of them unlearn this natural balanced way of eating and begin to overeat.
There are ways to curb eating over eating. Simple yet effective.
Eat slowly. Remember all those familiar naggings and reminders from our grandparents and parents of “eat slowly, chew your food,” “chew thoroughly before swallowing”? These were all aimed at slowing us down when we eat. Research has shown it takes 12 or more minutes for food satisfaction signals to reach the brain of a thin person, but 20 or more minutes for an obese person. Eating slowly ensures that these important messages have time to reach the brain
Be aware. Be mindful about the whole eating process. When you are eating while rushing through some documents or doing computer work or even driving (when you are hurried or distracted), the food you eat will not register well with your brain. Give your meal the full attention and notice when you have had enough.
Use a smaller plate. The smaller the plate, the smaller the portion.
Choose your food wisely. Steer way from foods that give you loads of calories for very little volume. Go for a high fiber, protein meal.
