Touching your cell phone during meals makes you eat more –

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How many people by your side, at home and at the restaurant, eat while typing on their cell phones or checking their timeline? Don’t get into that vibe.

Keeping the focus on food makes those with you feel satisfied with smaller portionsconfirms a Canadian study published in Journal of Marketing Research.

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The researchers point out that emotional aspects also influence the amount of bites. “That’s why it’s important that, when it’s time to eat, we forget about our problems and the moment is just for pleasure”, adds nutritionist Cristiane Braga Kanashiro, from due clinicin Sao Paulo.

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She recalls that French women keep in shape with this recipe: they eat everything, but in small quantities and savoring each mouthful. Enjoy the tip and bon appétit.