Monday, October 31, 2011

Cutting Calories - Eat Slowly from Small Plates and Bowls

When we eat fast from a large plates and bowls, we don't realize how much food we are consuming.  And since the stomach and brain are slow to send and receive "full" signals, we are ready for seconds before the body is finished with our firsts.

Here are some suggestions to consider:
  • eat from an 9" plate with appropriate portions - see a later blog for this
  • eat with others.  Spend time talk about their day and yours
  • notice the smell of the food while it is cooking, when you plate it up and when you eat it
  • notice the flavor, taste and feel of each food in your mouth.  Chew it well
  • if you must have seconds, make it protein
  • stop eating three hours before bedtime
  • eat a healthy breakfast of protein, veggie and fruit

More suggestions:
  • don't eat during the night
  • don't eat over the sink or standing up
  • don't graze what is in the refrigerator - plate it up and sit at the table
  • don't watch TV and eat
Regarding dish sizes for dinner and dessert back in the day, they were much smaller.  And our relatives used more calories getting to work, working and home chores than we are today.


12"x17" place mat, 9" plate, 3.5" bowl

12"x17" placemat, regular-sized plate and bowl at bottom


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