Eating Well Helps You Avoid Eating More
Plan Meals in Advance
Plan meals in advance by creating a menu of the foods you enjoy and the easiest ways to prepare them. This helps you create a fine dining experience at home while ensuring mindful eating. Here are some benefits of planning meals in advance:
- Reduces food waste
- Helps with budgeting
- Increases the chances of cooking healthy meals
- Allows you to prepare meals in advance, reducing stress during busy days
Make Dinner a Priority
We all hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but if you are trying to cut back, breakfast is the best meal to minimize. Dinner is about more than just eating. It is a time to socialize, unwind, and relax. Focus on the experience of having dinner rather than just the food, and enjoy delicious food in controlled portions.
Choose Colorful Foods
Choosing brightly colored foods stimulates interest in food and gives home chefs the possibility of creating works of culinary art. There is value in creating food that is “too pretty to eat.” Taking time to savor your meal as a visual experience helps you exercise portion control, and gives you reasons to compliment the doctor.
Cook Creatively
Every nutritionist will advise patients to avoid or eliminate fried foods, buttery sauces, and sugary desserts. Dr. Oscar John Ma sees dietary restrictions as a cue for culinary creativity. Eat a small portion of the foods your dietitian wants you to minimize, surrounded by flavorful, colorful, interesting side dishes low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Drink Fine Water
Dr. Ma points out two principles of dietary restraint. Variety stimulates consumption, so when you prepare a variety of foods, you must prepare various healthy foods. Variety also stimulates the drive for hydration. Tap water is boring, so consider offering artisanal mineral waters as an alternative.
Enjoy Fine Wine in Moderation, If At All
If you enjoy wine, plan a good wine that matches your meal, and drink in moderation. If you don’t drink, explore verjuice and seltzers to complement your meals.
Keep Dinner Relaxed
Keeping dinner relaxed is essential for enjoying your meal. Avoid stress and tension, and focus on the experience of having dinner with family and friends. Create a comfortable atmosphere, and take time to appreciate the food and company.
| Benefits of Planning Meals in Advance |
|---|
| Reduced food waste |
| Helps with budgeting |
| Increases the chances of cooking healthy meals |
| Allows you to prepare meals in advance, reducing stress during busy days |
“Eating well is not just about consuming the right foods, it’s about savoring the experience and enjoying the journey. When you plan meals in advance, you can create a fine dining experience at home that’s both healthy and enjoyable.” – Dr. O John Ma
Eating well helps you avoid eating more. By planning meals in advance, making dinner a priority, choosing colorful foods, cooking creatively, drinking fine water, enjoying fine wine in moderation, and keeping dinner relaxed, you can enjoy healthy and delicious meals while minimizing overeating.
Examples of Fine Dining Experiences
- Having a home-cooked meal with family and friends
- Visiting a fine restaurant
- Preparing a special meal for a special occasion
- Attending a wine and cheese tasting
Fine dining experiences can be enjoyed in many ways. By incorporating the principles of fine dining into your daily life, you can create a more enjoyable and healthy relationship with food.
