These modified rules have been devised to fit in with my busy family life.
FIRST RULE
- Don’t eat unless propery hungry unless constrained by set mealtimes. If delaying or missing a set meal time means that healthy food will be unavailable for a prolonged period or the health and well being of others may be effected, then take only the smallest portion acceptable and do not eat until the following meal unless a true hunger is felt. *1
SECOND RULE
- When you have worked up a real appetite, from the food that is available to you, select something that really appeals to you. However, if you are required to sit down with others to a later meal or you have choosen to eat at specific times, then consider whether waiting would be intolerable.
THIRD RULE
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If the food needs to be chewed, chew it at least 32 times. Fruit, milk, soups, wines, beer and all liquids or semi-solids should be sipped or nibbled so that their taste is savoured and enjoyed.
FOURTH RULE
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Enjoy your food. Choose only the best you can reasonably afford and give it the time and appreciation it deserves.
FIFTH RULE
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The moment hunger begins to diminish, the moment there is any degree of satisfaction of the appetite, stop eating! Remember that your appetite will return and you will have another chance to eat when it does.
SIXTH RULE
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Beer, wine, spirits and any other alcoholic drinks should be kept for consumption with proper meals. They should be sipped and enjoyed as stated in the THIRD RULE. Stop drinking when your appetite is satisfied and the meal is completed. Do not exceed healthy guidelines.*2
*1 SMALLEST ACCEPTABLE PORTIONS
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Take a tiny spoonful of each of the foods on offer.
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Think about child portions.
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Order just a salad starter.
*2 HEALTHY GUIDELINES FOR ALCOHOLIC CONSUMPTION
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For Women 2-3 Units per day.
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For Men 3-4 Units per day.
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Have a tleast two alcohol free days each week.
For more information go to www.drinkaware.co.uk
