Pause Before Deciding Whether You Want Seconds

Serve a balanced first plate with foods you enjoy, then leave the serving dishes in the kitchen so the table feels less crowded. Eat at a comfortable pace and pause when the plate is nearly finished. Notice whether you still feel physically hungry, want more of a particular food, or are satisfied. If you want seconds, add more without guilt; a smaller spoonful can make it easier to check again. Hunger varies with activity, sleep, health, and the day’s earlier meals, so there is no universal right amount. The pause is information, not a rule for denying food. #PortionControl #HungerCues #MindfulEating #BalancedPlate