Good reflexes: A meal is more fun sitting down.
Eating is an activity in its own right, which deserves our full dedication. No question of remaining standing. Well installed, we assimilate food better and suddenly, we limit the portions.
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Good reflexes: without computer and TV
TV and computer, never during meals. Eyes riveted in front of the screen, we swallow anything, in large quantities, without thinking about it. If you really want to dine in front of a good movie, prepare a complete, balanced meal platter (with fruits and vegetables, dairy products, a little meat or fish…).
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Treat yourself
Set up a pretty table. Creating a setting suitable for meals, whether you are alone or with your family, contributes to the pleasures of the table. And allows you to take a real break.
Limit your portions.
We often have eyes bigger than our stomachs: we generously fill our plates and then force ourselves to finish them so as not to spoil. A tip: use smaller plates, they will appear well stocked, but will be less filling.
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Enjoy …
Savor every bite and take breaks between courses. You have to eat slowly and chew well to give your brain time to send out the signal for satiety.
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Watch out for gluttony!
Once, that’s enough: avoid refilling. Your plate finished, wait a moment before asking for a second serving. If you are still hungry after 5-10 minutes, recharge moderately. But if it’s gluttony, don’t give in.
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Don’t finish other people’s plates …
Stop the “trash mom”! Do not finish your children’s plates so as not to waste. If your child doesn’t want to finish, it’s definitely not for you to do.
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Hungry or thirsty?
You are hungry… What if it was thirst? Many people do not know the difference between feelings of hunger and thirst… And what they take for a craving is often only thirst. If, 10 minutes after a full glass of water your stomach is still squealing, you are really hungry!