TIP OF THE DAY - MONDAY

START WITH SOUP. Research has found that eating a broth based soup at the beginning of a meal can help prevent overeating. Soups are high-volume foods but often low in calories. Choose low-sodium varieties or make your own. A big glass of water (2 cup size) fills me us just the same. I do love a good tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich or homemade bean or chicken noodle (wheat noodles of course) soup so this is a good tip if you are wise in your choices.