1. Stay away from juices
The
Harvard School of Public Health found that those who had one or more servings
of juice a day increased their likelihood of getting type 2 diabetes by 21
percent. While those that had two servings of fruits (like blueberries, grapes
and apples) reduced their risk for diabetes by 23 percent.
2. If you don’t see it, you won’t eat it
If
you hide your sugary treats you’re less likely to feel inclined to eat them. A
study published in the Journal of Marketing found that people are more likely to overeat
small treats from transparent packages than from opaque ones.
3.
Have
something before your meal
Having
an appetizer, or even a small snack like an apple, before your meal can reduce
your calorie intake over the course of the meal by up to 20 percent – according
to a study from the Journal of American Medical Association.
4.
Try
sharing your meals
If
you’re eating with someone why not split your meal and share it. Order a few
share plates or sides from the menu, or cook up a bunch of vegetables to split.
5.
Look
at the whole buffet table before deciding what you want
If eating at a buffet quickly scan everything that’s available instead of just choosing as you go. You won’t accidently lump too much on your plate.
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