A study found that people who kicked off the day with eggs or pastries ate more saturated fat throughout the day than people who had cereal and fruit for breakfast. A breakfast that's high in fiber and carbohydrates but low in fat gets your metabolism moving faster. Breakfast skippers burn fewer calories. Mix berries into plain yogurt for a calcium and antioxidant boost. Don't feel you have to clean your plate when you're eating out.
Most meals are a lot larger than the average adult requires.
Start with the vegetables, move next to the starch and eat the protein last. Or split dinner with a friend. There are so many healthy advantages to eating a balanced diet featuring plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Be sure to read the food label. Many snacks are sold as single servings but actually provide two servings or more, like a bag of pretzels.