To control our calorie intake, we need to control the portion sizes we serve. But can something like the size of our plates cause us to eat more than we think? A study has explained how larger plates make food servings appear smaller and unconsciously push us into serving more food, while smaller plates can lead us to misjudge that very same quantity of food as being significantly larger. Since some people feel compelled to finish whatever they have served, they invariably end up eating more off larger plates. In order to avoid the glorious act of gluttony, we must manipulate the size of the dinnerware we use!

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Do you have a favorite person who waits on you in specific restaurants who might be on the healthier side? He might be the reason for you to order more while dining there – and not because he recommends the best food items to you. A study shows that diners who ordered their dinner from heavier wait staff were four times more likely to order dessert, and ordered 17% more alcohol. Yes, lighting, music and where you sit have also been shown to influence your eating preferences but a heavy waiter or waitress seemed to have a bigger influence on what we ordered, especially on skinniest diners!

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Greens and purples, berries and fruits, winter is full of fresh colors and even fresher fruits and veggies! As the winter season sets in and spreads its chilly hands all over the city, we thought that we’d embrace winter with equal zest by gorging on the best and healthiest food items of the season. So go on and take a bite of those deep-purple, bulb-shaped sweet beetroots or feast on those deliciously fleshy and mouth-watering pink strawberries! Pick out a few bunches of the long spinach or methi leaves and use the fiber to beat all your stomach blues away. Have you tried the gajar ka halwa (a carrot dessert) this winter yet?

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Most of all, get oranges and carrots back in your regular diet as both of these boost immunity to a large extent during the winter season. Carrot also helps to improve eyesight, prevents cancer, regulates blood sugar etc. Apple should also be kept constant as it protects us against several serious conditions. Peas regulate weight, prevents Alzheimer’s, blood sugar etc. eating spinach is also healthy for your skin and hair during winter.

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Fasting is more natural to us than constantly eating 3-4 meals per day because our ancestors were hunters and did not have food all the time. At the same time, fasting is a part of many religions like Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism. It has been proved that intermittent fasting with a regular eating pattern can actually help you lose weight and simply stay fit. The idea is to fast for 16 hours daily or for 24 hours twice a week.

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Sauce or a soupy stew are made from those legumes and both are commonly served with rice which is delicious combination offering several health benefits. Protein is made up 20 different amino acids, most of which are provided to the body by consuming dal rice together. Rice, in its own self, has a good amount of fiber to offer, hence it is a good food for people on diet. Of course, there are several other benefits associated with these grains but the best thing is, they taste best together!

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Boiled potatoes are naturally rich in minerals and vitamins, particularly phosphorus, potassium, B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. They have high fiber content which makes you feel full and they are also low in calories. Cooking potatoes deplete it of some nutrients but a boiled potato is anyway nutrient dense. They can be regularly included in the diet as contrary to the popular belief, they are not inherently fattening.

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Gas and bloating can be quite painful and uncomfortable and this is a chronic problem with many people. It can also lead to burping and belching which can be embarrassing. In order to avoid gas, you should avoid foods grown from the ground, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and peas. Even carbonated drinks, pop, and lager cause gas. Some of the things that can help get rid of gas you can drink peppermint tea, ginger tea, take a short walk or/and eat coriander.

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Ikaria is an isolated isle in Greece which is known for longer lives of its citizens, which in some cases is even more than 100 years. Research suggests that diet is one of the primary reason behind their longevity. The most frequently consumed food on this island are fresh veggies which are harvested by themselves in their own legumes and gardens. They hardly consume meat and use abundant of olive oil. They also forage for herbs and greens seasonally.

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Several studies have suggested that the blood type of the people and their nutrition is linked. For instance, people who are with O blood type, they should opt for protein-rich diet and those with A blood type must consume more fruits & vegetables, and avoid meat. Blood type B people should consume lesser white meat and opt for more healthy and varied diet. If you have AB blood-type, consume fat-rich foods like fish which are a good source of omega-3s.

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A lot of us face difficulties waking up from the sleep as the morning time makes us more sleepy than ever. Eating right foods in the morning as you start your day can ensure a healthy day. For example, apples will get rid of your sleepiness and boost-start the day. Eggs have all the required nutrients to keep you charged up for the day. Chocolate milk can help you a great deal as chocolate is powerful and milk contains good proteins which create important enzymes that send signals to the brain for getting energetic.

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Scientists have discovered that it is possible to determine whether your egg is healthy or not on the basis of the color of the yolk. Egg are usually orange in color since they have carotenoids present in them. The color of the yolk tends to be darker if more carotenoids are present which indicates that egg should be vitamin rich. Hence, pale yolks determine low-quality eggs in some parts of the world.

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This article will tell you about how much will you need to workout if you are consuming a relatively unhealthy food item such as a Big Mac or a Double Whopper. If you wish to nullify the damage done by Big Mac, you literally need to run for about 50-mins at the speed of 6 miles/hour. And if you ate a Double Whopper, you need to use cardio for straight two hours. All these food that we love to hog on are nothing, just empty calories.

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Food companies are becoming smarter in terms of consumer approach and trapping people with their “added fiber” labels. For example, instant-cook oats are half cooked and are full of sugars and preservatives which almost nullify their goodness. Similarly, fruit juices which are labeled as “high-fiber” are also all big marketing gimmicks. Apart from these, creamed soup mixes, granola bars with loaded sugar and microwave popcorn too aren’t good.

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We need a proper amount of nutrients in our body to jump back to normal and be fully functional again. It is utmost essential to consume healthy food to boost the healing process and reduce any swelling or discomfort which may occur post surgery. Right kind of nutrients, minerals, and vitamins can help our body to recuperate faster. Protein rich foods such as nuts and dairy products can enable the body to replenish all the nutrients and bounce back to normal selves.

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Even though a lot of have doubts about consuming mushrooms, a research has proven that they are considered as one of the healthy food choices. They are known to protect people from a lot of diseases as they are a rich source of nutrients. White button mushrooms contain various vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, vitamin B2, B6, B9, B5, copper, phosphorous and potassium along with fiber. Hence, they can be incorporated into the daily diet.

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It has been seen that exposure to cold temperatures stimulates brown fat activity increasing the number of calories you burn. Various people have shown effective results on calorie burning by just drinking cold water. Apparently, if you chew gum after or during meals, it helps to increase metabolism. Blood donation is also one of the ways to reduce calories along with having other health benefits. In addition, fidgeting and laughing also help a great deal in burning calories.

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Consuming wine moderately every day has turned out to be helpful for our wellbeing. Different vitamins and vital minerals display in both white and red wine are all the more effectively retained into the circulation system on account of the presence of liquor. Red wine adds to the tannins, an antioxidant valuable to the cardiovascular system.

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Some of the ways to watch your weights are:
Limit your calories, go easy on the sauce, drink less sugary drinks, go sugarless, cook your food, no junk food. Use small plates, eat more vegetables, choose low-calorie foods and drink water 30 minutes before a meal. Load up on protein put a limit on bread, skip cheese when eating out, decide to grill, to boil or steam fry as your cooking options.

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Consuming nitrate-rich vegetables like spinach can improve sports execution, especially in low oxygen conditions, for example, high elevations, another study has guaranteed. It was found that after just five weeks, the muscle fiber structure changed with the upgraded nitrate consumption when preparing in low oxygen conditions. Nitrate is regularly found in eating methodologies rich in green nourishments like spinach and is essential for the functioning of the human body, particularly amid working out.

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