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We may crave calorie-dense foods, but we can overcome these instincts.

Processed foods are intentionally loaded with sugary, fatty, and salty components.

I once walked by a sign that read, The Buffet of Buffets, 5 Buffets in 24 Hours. Who would want to eat that much? Yet gorging ourselves with food seems to be an American pastime. According to the Pew Research Center, the average American eats 23 percent more than he did in the 1970s. Certainly, some people are emotional eaters, and this helps them cope with stress or negative moods. If we feel bad about ourselves, we might eat to feel better, and this can become a habit.

Diet and nutrition researchers are now on a mission to cut our portions because we are terrible at portion control. If we visit a roadside service area, the largest beverage container holds 32 ounces. In contrast, a large cup in Europe contains about 8.4 ounces, and a small cup is around half that........

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