Chewing mint gum, eating in a pleasant environment with enough light, starting the day with breakfast are just some of the eating habits that can help us part with a few extra kilos, to be he althier. You may be wondering how exactly chewing gum will curb your appetite. Mint has the ability to affect taste buds and dull hunger.
If you are curious about what other eating habits can make your daily life he althier, the following lines are for you.
Eat slowly and chew your food well
Scientists have found that people who eat quickly gain more weight than those who chew carefully and enjoy their portion. This is due to the fact that when we eat calmly, chewing each bite very well, we can fill up with less food.
Drink water regularly
Good hydration with water is essential for he alth. A glass of water before a meal (30 minutes before) can help in the process of losing weight, leaving a feeling of fullness. This way you will consume fewer calories.
Unhe althy foods? Serve them on red plates
Why? Although it seems strange, an experiment has found that people drink and eat less from red cups and plates, compared to those whose drinks and food are served in blue. The likely reason for this could be that we perceive the color red as a subtle signal to stop.
Avoid fizzy, sweetened drinks
This group includes canned juices, non-alcoholic, iced teas. They have a lot of added sugar, which is one of the biggest factors in a number of he alth problems such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease. Replace these drinks with green tea, coffee, or fruit and vegetable juices.
Turn off the TV
TV, computer, mobile phone… When we eat we should only concentrate on our food. According to some studies, people who are distracted while eating eat up to 10% more calories. Also, your brain isn't focused as much on eating as it is on what you're looking at on the monitor. Soon after you have eaten, you may start to feel hungry.
Eat two eggs a day
According to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity, if our breakfast is he althy and includes 2 eggs, it can help us lose weight, compared to a breakfast that includes pasta snacks, cereal from a box. Eggs are a useful source of protein,which provides us with energy and satiety for a longer period of time.
Eat more than 3 times a day
Spreading meals shortens the interval between the traditional format of eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has been proven that the longer you wait for your next meal, the more likely you are to overeat. According to nutritionist Amy Jamieson-Petonic, after about 3 hours without food, blood sugar starts to drop. And after 4 hours, your body has already absorbed everything you consumed earlier. After 5 hours pass, after the last meal, we are willing to eat anything just to get energy.
That's why provide yourself with 5-6 small meals for the day. This way you will not feel hungry and lack of energy, but you will also maintain a good metabolism.
