Food for thought: Cut calories by eating less

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Updated: 5/13/2011 5:50 pm
East Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - While we count down to bathing suit season, did you know there's a way to cut calories without eating less? Just eat slowly.
 
Set a timer for 20 minutes and savor each bite. Try to make it last until the timer goes off.
 
Taking your time triggers the body's fullness hormones. Wolfing down food blocks those signals and contributes to overeating.

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