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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Retraining the after-dinner routine


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I was reading this article on 13 secrets to portion control, and this idea really stuck out to me. I'll have to try it! I've been doing well at my Lent resolution to not have seconds, but I often want dessert after dinner!

Cue Your Taste Buds: The Meal Is Over

Many of us don’t feel a meal is complete without dessert. Try retraining your taste buds. Healthy eating means knowing when to stop. Next time you eat, skip the chocolate cake and try establishing a new food cue instead. Drinking coffee or tea, or chewing a piece of gum, is a healthier way to signal the end of a meal.

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