7 Easy Ways to Eat Less

Jan. 5, 2012— -- It's not easy being green, but it can be easy to be lean. Here's how.

Grin Yourself Thin

To maintain a healthy weight, do something to make yourself smile. Scientists in Brazil say serotonin, the "happy hormone," reduces appetite, and higher levels of it make you more likely to burn fat.

Crack Some Nuts

In an Eastern Illinois University study, people who were given shelled (that is, naked) pistachios ate 211 calories' worth while those who had the in-shell variety (you crack 'em open) consumed only 125 calories in the same sitting. To discover when you should eat more of your favorite foods, check out The Perfect Day of Eating.

The Perfect Day of Eating