Dr. Oz's Vacation Survival Guide - Healthy Vacations
A checklist of tips for eating right, sleeping well, and staying fit and safe—all while having a blast.
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the July 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Conch fritters, po'boys, deep-dish pizza—vacation foods are usually worth the splurge. But here's a trick to avoid overeating at dinnertime: Snack first. When researchers at Pennsylvania State University fed subjects apple slices before a meal, they ate 187 fewer calories overall. A bowl of soup had the same effect—subjects ate 20 percent fewer calories. In summertime, I recommend a nice bowl of chilled gazpacho. |
