- Plan healthful meals ahead of time.
- Drink plenty of water between meals.
- Eat at regular, set times and avoid snacking.
- Take time to eat meals: eat slowly and deliberately; put your fork down between bites.
- Chew food well.
- Fill up on fiber-rich, unrefined foods, such as whole grains and beans.
- Enjoy a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables.
- Enjoy soluble fiber foods on a regular basis (oats, beans, barley, flax, legumes).
- Include healthful fats (olives, nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil) in your diet instead of trans fat and saturated fats.
- Eat a piece of fresh fruit instead of sweets.
- Share your dessert (if you have one) with another person.
- Limit the number of food choices you allow yourself when at potlucks or buffets (i.e., two entrees, one salad, one veggie).
- Bring healthful choices to share at social functions.
- Chew gum or use a breath-mint strip after eating.
- Push your plate away from you when you are full.
- Push your chair back from the table while visiting after a meal.
- Put a napkin over your plate when done with a meal while others are still eating.
- Divert your attention away from food after a meal.
- Don’t keep binge food items in the house or workplace.
- Exercise every day; a 10-minute brisk daily walk will energize you and reduce cravings.
- Get regular sleep.
- Manage stress.
- Utilize prayer.
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