Some people overeat without really being aware of it. Instead of stopping when they’re full, they keep eating past the point of satiety. Why is this so? According to one study, it has to do with the type of “cues” we use to decide when to stop eating. Find out more and discover simple ways to use these external cues to your advantage.
You’re probably pretty aware of what you’re eating, especially if you’re trying to control your weight. But how concerned are you about when you eat? According to a new study, when you eat your big meal of the day may have a significant impact on how much weight you lose. Find out more.
How do you chew your food? It matters when it comes to controlling your weight. Find out what research shows about your chewing style and how it affects how much you eat and how quickly you get full. Find out more about the science of chewing and satiety.
A new study shows your brain and higher brain function, especially a part of the brain called the hippocampus, play an important role in controlling satiety and appetite. As it turns out, it may be important how much you think you ate rather than how you ate when it comes to getting full. Find out more about this study and some tips for controlling the amount you eat at a meal.
Can reducing the size of your bites help you consume fewer calories? Find out what a new study shows about bite size and calorie consumption, and discover more ways to trick yourself into eating less.
Can the smell of the food you eat help you control your weight? That’s what a new research study suggests. Find out how the aroma of food affects portion size and how to use food odors to your advantage.
There are lots of subtle influences on how much you eat when you sit down to a meal. Now new research shows that how many calories you take in and how fast you eat is influenced by who you eat with. Find out how your choice of dining companion can influence your weight.
We all heard our mothers telling us that if we want to be healthy, we must eat our greens. Then we get a plateful of beans, broccoli, cabbage, and lettuce. These foods are healthy; there’s no doubt about that. But greens aren’t the only healthy foods out there. There is another color that we need to put into our plates: red!
Appetite versus hunger – what’s the difference? Distinguishing between the two is more important than you think. Many people confuse appetite with hunger, which causes them to snack too frequently, make the wrong food choices and take in too many calories. Find out how to distinguish true hunger cues from emotional eating triggers.
Can’t lose weight? Maybe it’s those hidden calories. Here are five sneaky sources of hidden calories that could be making it harder for you to lose weight.
There are some compelling health benefits to eating more frequently rather than shoveling it all down a few times a day. Here’s why eating small meals throughout the day is better for you.
Overeating is a common problem, and some people aren’t even aware they’re doing it. Here are five ways to tackle the problem of overeating, so you can finally lose those extra pounds.
