Nutrition Tip of the Week

Mealtime Pastimes = Overeating?

Have you ever been to a movie, ordered popcorn and finished the popcorn before even a quarter of the movie was over? Research has shown that individuals who become preoccupied during mealtimes, such as with watching television or a movie, may be consuming far more calories than the non-distracted eater.. In one study, women listening to a detective story consumed significantly more calories during their meal compared to when they maintained focus only on the food they were ingesting. So, consider making mealtime an activity where you sit down at the table, not stand and eat, and eliminate the pastime distractions. You may find that not only do you eat fewer calories, but you may easily shed a few pounds too.

This nutrition tip of the week is brought to you by Melinda Safir, R.D. Melinda specializes in weight management as well as preventive and cardiovascular nutrition and wellness. For more information or to schedule a nutrition consultation, call 972-560-2655.