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9. Drink a glass of water before each meal to feel fuller
and to avoid overeating. While water doesn’t have a
magical fat-burning property, nutrition experts say
keeping hydrated can stop overeating, as many people
confuse thirst with hunger.
10. Slice crunchy vegetables and fruit into large chunks–
this will force you to spend longer chewing, slow down
your eating, and allow your brain to recognize when your
body is full.
11. Keep snacks to around 100 calories to avoid over
eating. We
enlisted fitness guru
and celebrity
trainer David Kirsch to offer up 10 ridiculously easy-tograb healthy snacks that clock in at 100 calories or less.
12. Eat an apple, because it will help curb your appetite
and keep your feeling full for up to two hours. The
soluble fiber found in apples (pectin) actually reduces the
amount of sugar and calories you absorb after a meal,
making apples one of the best snacks for dieters.
Pectin also stops blood sugar from spiking, which helps to
avoid that “crash” that can often leave you desperately
craving sugary food.
13. Swap pasta for shredded zucchini, squash, carrot to
decrease the starchy food in your diet.
14. Brush your teeth every time you finish a meal to
discourage snacking. Nothing tastes good mixed with
toothpaste.
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