One way to eat light is to psych yourself to also cook light, not only in caloric and fat content but also in the number of servings. This is especially true if you are cooking for dinner. Cook less rice and more of other dishes. In fact, substitute quinoa grain or quinoa pasta for normal rice or potatoes.

Do this gradually though. Drastic change in food intake can cause health problems.

This is also not recommended if there are young children. With young children, it is important that you provide them with all the food that they need for growing up. This does not mean though that they should overeat but neither should you put them on a diet unless said so by a doctor.