Sit Down To Snack

The trappings of a formal meal make you think you’re eating more than you actually are – and that may boost satiety levels. A Canadian study found that when people ate lunch while sitting at a set table, they consumed a third less at a later snack than those who ate their midday meals on the hop. Think of it as the zen of eating. ‘If you treat every dining experience with greater respect, you’ll be less likely to use your fork as a shovel,’ says sports nutritionist and behavioural psychotherapist Lisa Dorfman. ‘And that includes snacks as well as your three square meals,’ she adds.

While you’re at it, give Netflix a rest. A study from the University of Massachusetts found that people who watched television during a meal consumed 288 more calories on average than those who did not. That’s more than a grab bag of Monster Munch. And the reason is that Cobra Kai is distracting your brain from recognising that you’re full.