Video: 7 kitchen habits that will cut your calories

7 kitchen habits that will cut your calories

• Turn on the lights. Good lighting makes you alert and more likely to make healthy choices.
• Tidy up. Kitchen clutter contributes to overeating, especially when you're stressed.
• Keep healthy whole foods front and center. People who display a fruit bowl weigh less than those who don't.
• Serve it up in the kitchen. You'll eat fewer calories without easy access to seconds.
• Give your screens a break. Distracted dining is known to lead to weight gain.
• Reach for smaller plates and bowls. They trick your brain into feeling full faster.
• Dress up your table with linens. Contrasting colors help your brain register how much you're actually eating.

Guidance from the registered dietitian nutritionists and wellness coaches at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program