Quick Tip: Give Yourself a Hand

One goal of many people is to stop snacking.  Researchers have found a great trick that will help you cross that one off pretty quickly.  In a study at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, participants were given popcorn to nibble on as they watched a movie and were told which hand to eat with.  Those who used their non-dominant hand ate 30 percent less than those who didn't.  "Switching sides disrupts that unconscious hand-to-mouth pattern," says lead researcher David Neal, Ph.D. "You slow down and realize the food is bad for you." So next time you sit down to movie night or a marathon of your favorite shows, make sure to pick your sides--your weaker one.