One of the problems I struggle with is eating too much and too often. I have a busy, active lifestyle and it sometimes seems like I'm hungry all the time. I like food but when I'm embedded in a big project, I'd like to be able to turn off my hunger -- eating is more of a chore than an indulgence.

So I think for most of us, warding off hunger would do wonders for our figures. But how do we do this? This WebMD article suggests choosing foods based on their energy density. Foods with low energy densities can be consumed at will. These include fruits, veggies and soup broths. Foods with high energy densities have more calories but will keep you full longer--these include meats and cheeses. And foods with the highest energy density are those things that are bad for you--chocolate, chips and so on--but paradoxically, the highest density foods will probably give a sugar rush and crash, leaving you looking for more food within a few hours.

What's your secret for warding off hunger?