Tip 15: Stick a Fork In It

Studies have demonstrated that the faster we eat, the more we eat.  Why?  The reason is that it takes 20 minutes for the signals from our full stomachs to tell our brains that we are full.  Thus, anything that slows our eating will help us eat less.  Foods that need a fork to be consumed take longer to eat than ones that can be eaten with our hands (think cheeseburgers and pizza).  You can eat cheeseburgers and pizza with a fork!  So relax, have good conversation during your meals, take your time, and use a fork.