How to eat healthier when dining with friends

Do you find yourself ordering a side of fries when your friends do too? Robin Miller, MD, explains how people are easily influenced by friends including when eating out. Pay attention to what people order and go for that salad.

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  • How your smart phone can help you eat healthier

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  • 4 tricks to eat less and feel full

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  • How to avoid emotional eating

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  • Serve yourself to eat less

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