Law 1 Chew slowly
The real situation: eat slowly and sometimes eat more
This is probably the world’s most repeated law of weight loss: eat slowly, you can eat less. But this only works when you eat alone, if it is a lot of people dining together the effect may be the exact opposite, the American Dietetic Association of a conference proceedings pointed out that if you eat with family and friends, it is easy to consume 40 to 70% more calories.
“In pleasant environments such as restaurants and parties, people often tend to eat a lot,” experts say, “social events are easily distracted, making it difficult to notice what you’re eating on your plate.”
Updated strategy: when eating out with friends, having a proper eating strategy will keep you from thinking about the calories on the table, experts say, “For example, whether you’re going to have a slice of bread or a glass of wine, you treat the appetizer as a main course instead of an appetizer.” To put it another way, it’s safer to stick your chopsticks into a vegetarian plate than to eat a big fish and meat.
Law 2: Don’t eat in restaurants
The real situation: eating at home may also gain weight
Often eat and drink out is not conducive to weight loss, there seems to be no dispute. Researchers have found that the amount of food given by restaurant chefs is generally two to four times the required portion size. So buying and cooking your own food is definitely good for your waistline.
That may be the truth, but if you’re not paying enough attention, some seemingly insignificant bad habits may also invalidate this weight-loss strategy: tasting as you cook, putting lots of oil, seasonings and sauces, and tucking in the leftover soup when you clear the table.
Updated strategy: “Measuring cups and spoons should be used throughout the cooking process.” Experts advise. “That will help you better judge how much seasoning you’ve added.” Setting plate size can also help you measure those badly weighed portions. When you eat, always take small plates and bowls and freeze the extra food directly in the crisper, which will avoid the situation where you keep reaching for chopsticks when you see more food.
