As we’ve seen, you can eat less food by passively reducing how much you eat by using small plates or meal replacements. And while these can be effective strategies, they are not for everyone.  

Another approach that works well is to reduce the number of calories you eat by choosing a diet that is naturally low in energy.  

In this article, we’re going to look at ways that you can passively reduce energy intake while not having to worry too much about portions.  

We’re going to use the terms calorie and energy interchangeably as they both mean the same thing.