How much should I eat? You may have asked yourself this particular question and may have tried different approaches to manage your portion sizes.  To achieve optimal health and manage your weight it is essential that you know the ideal amount of food that can be digested by your stomach.

When your stomach is completely empty, it is filled with air.  When you chew your food well and eat your meals consciously you will notice your first ‘burp’ will occur when your stomach is half full with food, as air is being released up the esophagus.  For healthy digestion and optimal weight management it is recommended that you stop eating after your first ‘burp’.

You can occasionally eat until your second ‘burp’.  This is your stomach telling you that it is three quarters full.  It is not recommended to eat beyond the second ‘burp’ as the digestive system may become overwhelmed and cause indigestion.  Your stomach would be completely full with food after the third ‘burp’ and no air would remain to aid the digestion process.

You are less prone to overeat when you enjoy a satisfying meal derived from adequate and quality protein, fats, carbohydrates and minerals, unless you suffer from yeast infections, parasites or food incompatibilities.