Syndrom X Tips to Help Control Food Cravings

The best weight control tip . It simply comes down to keeping it simple…and small.Healthy eating helps avoid Syndrome X.

Remember,  portion control is your friend and the thing that will keep you healthy and protect you from packing on the pounds and helping to control food cravings..

People have started to eat large servings. In fact,The average size of a dinner plate increased from 10 to 12 inches. The sizes of cups and bowls increased as well. Fast food places now offer lower prices with larger portions. Soft drinks has gotten bigger by 52 percent. To go along with that the obesity rates have exploded.

When  larger portion are placed in front of us, we tend to eat 30-50 percent more without even realizing it.


Here are some tips that can help you "Keep it Small"  and, in so doing, keep your waist small as well:

1.Drink a glass of water 30 minutes before eating. This reduces your
  appetite.

2.Decide  how much you will eat. Think about how you feel when you eat and
   drink too much and choose to go with small portions and tiny tastes.

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3.Choose smaller plates, cups and bowls. Opt to eat on an 8-inch plate
  if possible and avoid second helpings. Make your holiday gatherings
  more about the fun and the conversation than about the food.

4.When eating out, two people can share a meal, or box up half of your
  meal before you begin eating so you can take it home to eat for
  another meal.

5.Fill more than half of your plate with healthy food—including fruits,
  veggies and whole grains. Limit portions of meat and poultry to about
  the size of the palm of your hand. Avoid sauces, gravies and creamy
  dishes.

6.    Slow down. Take small bites and chew thoroughly to savor the
      flavors.
   


This will take the edge off, fill you with some great nutrients and even help you resolve to adhere to your choice to be healthy and happy.There are also help for those times when we are weak;

 A type of Gum will help reduce your appetite and food cravings for up to 3 hours, and support your metabolism, just by chewing gum!Not just any gum