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A Perfectly Set Table
Placing your dinnerware on a tablecloth of a similar color can make food look more abundant on your plate, says science from Cornell University. The thinking is you’ll be less inclined to overserve yourself. White is the classic choice, but any matching hues will do. (Find out how you can kick off your body transformation with Women’s Health’s Body Clock Diet.)

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Taste Testing
Research out of Johns Hopkins University found that when people cook most of their meals at home, they lap up fewer carbs, less sugar, and less fat than those who cook less or not at all. Plus, co-creating a meal—and feeding each other sauce—is a great recipe for bonding.

This article was originally published in the June 2016 issue of Women’s Health, on newsstands now.