Tag Archives: overeating

Diabetes at the Buffet

Posted on May 3, 2013 by janekdickinson

I typically avoid buffets. I find it challenging to take a rational amount of food, and often I find that the food offerings are not as healthy as I’d prefer. I found this article about how people handle buffets interesting. … Continue reading →

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Portion Tips

Posted on June 20, 2012 by janekdickinson

To continue an earlier topic, I want to share an article about Portion Distortion. I was originally drawn to this article by a teaser tip: “Don’t eat food straight out of a bag, packet, or box. It’s easy to eat … Continue reading →

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Portion Size

Posted on June 15, 2012 by janekdickinson

I just read a fascinating article about a (very) small study on why people overeat – even when they are full. These researchers believe there is a link between overeating (beyond our physiological need) and two naturally-produced compounds. One of … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Story: What would I change?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by janekdickinson

Question #4: Would you change anything you have done to this point? What and why? I don’t live with a lot of regrets. In fact, I don’t really believe in regrets. I can’t stand hearing, “If only…” or “I should … Continue reading →

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