When you are hungry, it is an important signal from your body. Don't take it as a sign to mindlessly stuff yourself, but satisfy your hunger with one of these five smart tips.
1. Start your meal with soup
Soup is an ideal starter. It is healthy and fills your stomach well, so you can eat less afterwards. Unfortunately, this does not apply to creamy soups, they are filling, but are a lot less healthy.
2. Make sure you get fat When you eat fat, the hormone leptin is released. Leptin keeps your appetite under control. So don't avoid all fats. Also read:5 ways to add healthy fats to your diet
3. Don't eat too fast
It takes a while for your brain to get the signal that you are full. Therefore, do not eat too quickly, so there is a greater chance that you will be aware at the end of the meal that you are indeed full. Read also:eating mindfully
4. Have some extra salad
Salad is healthy and filling. Be careful with the dressing, it contains the most calories. Add a lot of vegetables, nuts, seeds and kernels for a filling and healthy salad.
5. Make sure you get enough fiber It is important that you get enough fiber in a healthy diet. They make you feel full for longer. Make sure you eat enough vegetables, fruit and beans.
