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5 Ways to Curve Hunger and

Prevent Overeating

By Russ Nagamori

This is for those who feel they have a

difficult time restricting their portions at

meal times and snacking intervals.

Use Smaller Plates

Instead of eating your meal on a full sized

plate, use a smaller plate. The smaller plate

will not hold as much as the bigger plate and

makes it easier to control the stomach.

After eating a meal, wait about 20 minutes

before going for a second serving. This

gives the time needed to allow the food you

just ate to settle. If you need to, walk away

from the table and find something to keep

you busy in the 20 minute interim.

Add Some Lean Protein in

Your Diet

You may not have noticed this but you will

feel hungry for longer if you eat protein.

I would not go as far as the Atkins Diet

where most of what you eat is basically all

animal protein. This is for the reason that all

animal protein sources lack the essential

variety of nutrients that we need.

Acceptable protein sources are; salmon,

tilapia, tuna, tofu, beans, and skin less

chicken. Chicken breasts are a better part of

the chicken to eat as the rest of the chicken

tends to contain more bad fats.

Note: if you are trying to lose weight – do

not resort to protein supplements/shakes.

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Consume a Variety of Soup

Believe it or not, soup can actually help

prolong the feeling of hunger. This is

because soup takes longer to digest than

regular whole food.

I wouldn’t eat just soup but it can be a great

idea to fit it in for lunch every day or every

other day. The more thick you make the

soup you make – the better.

Have a Smoothie for a

Snack

I don't believe in making a diet out of only

juices and smoothies. However, it would not

be a bad way for a quick snack.

Not to mention that it can prolong hunger.

Just like soup (blended vegetables with

added water and spice), smoothies and

homemade juice could work in the same

way.

Quick Tip: Avoid the use of dairy in your

smoothies if you choose to blend one.

(Dairy can be the one thing holding you

back from losing weight as I have previously

explained in a recent blog post.)

Last But Not Least...

Avoid processed sugar at all costs.

If you have not noticed, we begin to feel

hungry after eating sugar. This also

includes; store bought fruit juices, cookies,

bakery, candy, chocolate, etc.

Even though dark chocolate is supposed to

be good for you (in small amounts) it could

make you feeling hungry which could also

lead to overeating – and we don’t want

that.

Tip: If you crave sugar - eat some whole

fruit!