A recent news article in the UPI news captured my attention, and prompted me to write this little piece.
We all love to eat out, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice those well developed healthy eating habits!A recent Penn State study found that participants who ate soup before their entree effectively reduced their calorie intake by 20% compared to those who took no soup beforehand.The soups used in the study were the same low calorie type, based on chicken broth,broccoli, cauliflower,potato,carrots and butter.No creamy,bisque or cheese based thickened soups were used in the study.Other tips for cutting down, are to substitute water with lemon or other unsweetened beverages .