[header] How to use soup to prevent overeating [title] Begin lunch and dinner with soup. [step] Starting lunch and dinner with soup can help prevent you from overeating during the meal. Soup helps provide you with nutrients, like protein and fiber, that help fill you up. 
[substeps] The broth in the soup can help fill you up before you eat so you don't eat too much. Try egg drop or black bean soup as an appetizer, for example.