4 Healthy Third World Habits

2. Eat less. Portion sizes have ballooned in this country right along with our waist sizes. Meanwhile, in many other parts of the world (as well as in pockets of our own country), there are people who go hungry every day. That said, there are also plenty of people who live well on a whole lot less food than most Americans eat. Try to reduce your daily consumption. At first you’ll be hungry.

Instead of reacting automatically to hunger pangs, slow down and observe. How do you feel? How does hunger affect your mood, your ability to think and make effective decisions? I’m not at all suggesting that you remain truly hungry for long periods of time. Rather, become a more conscious observer of what an empty stomach feels like and how it affects you. This awareness will make you a more grateful and appreciative eater.