- Shop smart. Read labels and avoid foods that have been stripped of nutrients (refined grains, for instance) or have lots of added sugar in favor of those with shorter ingredients lists. Buy frozen or fresh fruits and vegetables, cans of beans and legumes, and, from the bread aisle, items made with whole grains.
Tune into your cravings. “It’s important to dig deep and see how you’re feeling, or whether or not you really are hungry, but also, what you’re really hungry for. Really satisfying a craving is more likely to keep you from going back for more.
Bake less, cook more. So many people have turned to baking to relieve boredom or as a fun project to do with kids. But baking usually makes a large amount of sugary or fatty food. - Linger at dinner. Eat slowly so your brain has time to actually receive the signal from your stomach that you’re full, which helps to prevent overeating. (CNN)
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