Being that we’re in the peak of July and some of the hotter summer weeks—there’s nonstop barbecues and food-centric festivities popping up left and right. That being said, it can be easy to eat a little too much—which can almost turn into a habit.

Betsy Varghese, M.D., a board certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, packs our plates with knowledge on overeating and provides tips on creating a healthy relationship with food.