The Flexitarian Diet author Dawn Jackson Blatner advised drinking 16 ounces of water before eating. Water naturally reduces appetite.
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Eat less with a smaller dish. The 2015 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found that smaller plates, knives, forks, glasses, and other tableware may reduce meal intake.
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Low-calorie vegetables fill. Blatner suggested spinach sandwiches, noodles, and stir-fries. Replace beef with mushrooms, add sliced apples to porridge, and fill a whole-wheat pita with vegetables instead of bread.
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A 2018 Nutrition Journal study indicated plate color affects eating. The study suggests serving spaghetti with crimson sauce on white plates to eat less.
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"Taking your time while eating increases enjoyment and decreases portions". Dim lights and soothing music ease dinner. To eat longer, chew carefully, put your fork down, and sip water.
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Soup first. Like water, soup may fill you up. A 2021 Obesity Reviews research indicated that coarser textures make people feel fuller. Thick soups may fill you up.
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Eat alone. A 2020 Frontiers in Psychology study indicated phone use during meals increased calorie consumption. Nutrients discovered that eating at a computer reduced fullness.
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Blatner said consumers demand dessert after meals. Blatner advised peppermint, cinnamon, chocolate, or fruity decaf tea to satisfy expectation.
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