5. Eat from smaller plates
The bigger the plate the more food you are likely to pile on it. Reach out for a small plate – this will help you control your portions. Use a bread or salad plate instead of your usual dinner plate. Never be in a hurry while having your meal. Eat slowly and enjoy every bite. This is how you will allow your stomach to inform your brain that you are already full. As a rule, it takes the brain around 20 minutes to receive the signal sent by the stomach and understand that you are ready to set your fork down.
6. A glass of water before a meal
Drinking a glass of plain water before a meal. Water is a great alternative to a soup or salad eaten before the main meal. It is said that a glass of ice cold water reduces appetite, hydrates your body and effectively cleans your body from toxins.