Did you know that spending more time eating can actually help you lose weight? According to a study, one reason the French have lower obesity rates than the Americans is because they linger over their meals rather than gobbling them down.

Expert say eating slow may help trigger feelings of fullness, so you end up eating less.

So try:

1. Sipping water after each bite.

2. Putting your fork down between bites.

3. Use smaller plates (23 cm in diameter). Studies show that people to clear their plates, regardless of portion size or calorie content.