On a diet? Try mind over milkshake - health - 05 June 2011 - New Scientist

On a diet? Try mind over milkshake - health - 05 June 2011 - New Scientist

If you've read my previous post on diets, you'll know what I think about 'dieting'.
But anyway, this could be a very useful trick for helping to control appetite. Thinking a meal you've just eaten contains a lot of calories can help reduce the level of the appetite stimulating hormone ghrelin. This is worth trying if you're fighting to control your weight.