Health Tip: Make Small Changes to Cut Calories

(HealthDay News) -- Making a few small changes to your diet can help you trim the calories, which can add up to real weight loss.

The American Dietetic Association offers these suggestions to shave calories:

• Use small plates and bowls.
• Eat slowly, making meals last at least 20 minutes.
• Always place a serving onto a plate, rather than eating directly from a carton, box or bag.
• Pour drinks, except for water, into a narrow glass.
• Choose water over drinks that contain calories.