Fun fact: it takes 20 minutes for your stomach tell your brain it’s full. So chances are, you may be joining the clean plate club before your body tells you it’s satiated. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association explained that because of their mindfulness, slow eaters consumed 66 fewer calories per meal, but compared to their fast-eating peers, they felt like they had eaten more. Although 66 calories may not seem like a lot, if you can do that at every meal, you’ll lose more than 20 pounds a year!
Eat This! Tip:
Start your meal with two glasses of water, which is a natural appetite suppressant that can help you feel full. Then, when your food comes, put your fork down in between bites. By following this simple trick, you can slow down your eating pace, which will allow your body extra time to digest your food and give you the signal that you are satisfied.
