Staying with family on a trip — how do you eat reasonably without offending hosts?
When you're traveling and staying with relatives or friends, meals are part of hospitality and you often have little control over what's served. What's one practical approach you use to keep protein and portion sense — or avoid feeling overstuffed — while still being polite? (No guilt-heavy answers, just what works for you.)
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Quick routine that works: have a small protein-rich snack 30–60 min before the meal (yoghurt/raita, egg, handful of nuts) — protein reliably raises fullness. At the meal, start with veg/salad, take a modest portion of staples and prioritise a protein serving (dal, paneer, fish). Eat slowly (put cutlery down between bites, sip water) and wait 10–15 minutes before deciding on seconds. Polite lines: “Bas thoda sa, please” or “I’ll try a little of everything — thank you” and offer to help serve/clear; hosts usually appreciate the gesture.