New research shows that portion control is important when you’re trying to lose weight.<\/p>\n
And it makes sense when you think about it…<\/p>\n
When we eat a meal, messages are sent from our body to our brain and from our brain to our body.<\/p>\n
The messages from our body are important to listen to!<\/p>\n
Our taste buds may tell our brain how pleasant the flavors are.<\/p>\n
Enjoying tastes and textures are important to having a satisfying meal.<\/p>\n
It takes about 20 minutes for our brain to recognize that our body\u2019s needs have been met, and we are no longer hungry.<\/p>\n
This is important so that we don\u2019t overeat.<\/p>\n
The messages from our brain to our body can be confusing.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s good if we listen to our brain telling us we\u2019re full and to stop eating.<\/p>\n
Sometimes our brain may send messages that relate to our mental\/emotional needs rather than physical needs.<\/p>\n
For example, the sight of food may have your brain thinking: \u201cI can\u2019t leave this much food on my plate and waste it;\u201d<\/p>\n
or \u201cI had a bad day, and ice cream will make me feel better.\u201d<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s a special treat made by a loved one, your brain may say: \u201cI can\u2019t hurt my nun\u2019s feelings and not eat her cake.\u201d<\/p>\n
The messages we get when consuming a meal are important to listen to.<\/p>\n\t\n \n
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