One major reason why people end up overeating is the miscommunication between the mind and the stomach. This is often applicable to people who eat too fast. In order to promote harmony in the body and prevent yourself from binge eating, here are a range of tips and tricks to help you feel fuller, for longer.

18 Tricks To Keep Yourself Feeling Full

1. Manage stress

Stress is one of the major causes of overeating. Your mind and body are busy processing your problems, draining your energy faster than usual.

2. Eat using chopsticks

Unless you are an expert in using them, chopsticks will cause you to eat slowly. It will also tire you up, and make you eat less.

3. Eat eggs

Eggs are low on fat and high in protein. Eating eggs or anything high in protein will help delay hunger.

4. Keep yourself busy

People tend to do mindless eating when they are bored. You can avoid this by ditching inactivity, and keeping yourself busy.

5. Eat breakfast

Skipping breakfast is a total no-no! Doing so will only slow down your metabolism, causing more weight gain and obviously, nothing in the stomach from the get go is not ideal for helping you quit unhealthy snacking!

6. Drink apple cider vinegar

This vinegar has been a popular dietary aid for many years now. Drink two teaspoons a day, before every meal.

7. Put down the fork

Put down the fork in between bites. You will also want to sip some water each time, before picking up the fork to eat.

8. Hydrate

Your body tends to mistake thirst for hunger. If you are feeling hungry all of a sudden, then you are probably just thirsty.

9. Avoid sodium

Salt causes dehydration, and your body might think that it is hungry. Stay away from salty snacks and meals, and drink more water.

10. Eat smaller meals

Eating in smaller meals will keep your metabolism regulated. It is ideal to eat six small meals a day, instead of three big ones.

11. Ditch the sugar

Your body burns sugar faster than the other nutrients. Avoid sugar-rich snacks and meals, and watch out for those with hidden sugars.

12. Brush your teeth

You will most likely temporarily lose your appetite after brushing your teeth. If you know it is not yet time to eat, then try brushing your teeth and/or tongue.

13. Avoid caffeinated drinks

Caffeine causes the crashes, too, just like sugar. It dehydrates you too.

14. Eat slowly

Eating slowly will not only help make you enjoy your food more, but will also help you eat less. It will allow more time for your brain and stomach to communicate effectively, preventing you from overeating.

15. Take a nap

Stress causes overeating, too. Take a nap whenever you are feeling stressed or tired, so you will feel refreshed afterwards.

16. Eat lean proteins

Your body digests protein slower than carbs, so you will feel full for a longer time.

17. Avoid seeing food when you are not hungry

The sight of food, or even its delicious smell, can trigger your hunger pangs even when you are still full.

18. Load up with fibre

Fibre-rich foods will need more chewing, and are very filling. They also help improve digestion.