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SHARING: It always helps to divide the calories.

BALANCING: Fast food meals should be balanced with nutritious food for the rest of the day. If you have a pizza for lunch, have more fruits and veggies and less cereal at dinner.

EXERCISE FOOD CHOICES: Take an interest in the method of cooking and sauces/spreads. Grilled fish is better than fried fish, and fresh fruits better than fruits in cream.

SAY NO TO SOFT DRINKS: Washing down meals with a soft drink or a shake adds an extra 200 calories. Water should be the drink of choice.

MEAL TIMINGS: Following a fixed time for meals helps the body clock. Dinner schedules very close to bed time could cause a lot of problems.

AVOID: Buffet meals and 8220;all-you-can-eat8221; deals at restaurants. It is only human to eat more when so much more is displayed/offered.

SUPPLEMENT: Not so healthy diets, if consumed frequently, should be supplemented with vitamin and mineral pills. This is not a substitute for a healthy diet but an effort to push up the nutrients lacking in the meal.