Eating really fast could cause you to overeat and gain weight.  According to a study done by the University of Rhode Island, you can save 70 calories by eating slowly over about half an hour versus in under 10 minutes.  It takes about 20 minutes for your body to register fullness and if you eat slower at every meal, you could shed 2 pounds in a month.  Here are some other tips on how you can avoid eating too much.

* Use a smaller plate.  Put your food on smaller dishes and put your drink in smaller glasses to make you feel like you’re getting much food
* Start your meal with…

According to a recent study done by the Duke University, following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet doesn’t only help promote a healthy heart, it also boosts the brain’s function.

The researcher’s analyzed the effects of the DASH diet on blood pressure as well as its effects on cognitive function.  The study also has a significant implication for slowing down or reversing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

The research team followed 124 men and women who had mild to moderate high blood pressure who are not taking medication.  The subjects were divided into three groups.  One group followed the DASH diet alone; the other group followed the DASH diet with aerobic…

The Population Health Research Institute came up with a list of heart healthy foods to serve as a guide for people to eat better.  The list was a result of studies about good and bad food published in the past.  When a certain food or diet showed a strong link with better heart health and appeared in multiple studies, that food or diet was put at the top of the “good” list, while foods linked to an increased risk of heart disease was place on the “bad” list.

The good list contains vegetable, nuts, legumes, fruits, whole grains, cheese, yogurt and fish that were all previously studied and shows strong evidence…

We sometimes overeat without remembering what we previously ate.  Avoid amnesia eating by following these strategies to help you identify and remember situations where you consumed excess calories and how to avoid them.

1.  Avoid placing entrée, starches, and high fat foods in the kitchen and in plain sight.  Keeping them on the table allows people to linger over conversation while munching absent mindedly.  Put plain vegetables, salads or fruits for a healthier option. Also keep snacks out of sight.

2.  Use smaller plates and tall, skinny glasses to cut down on the amount and portion of food and beverage you pile up on your plates and glasses.

3.  Prolong your meal by…