Understanding what the right portion size should look like is your ticket to better
controlled eating and ultimately weight loss. Here are some smart strategies:
Measure foods you eat often so you learn what a teaspoon of butter or one cup of cereal
looks like, for example. Remember, many items sold in one package are actually more
than one serving. Read the food label. If it says two servings per package, be sure to
double the calorie total listed.
To control calories, you have to know what the right portion size looks like for a single
serving. Here are some examples:
● 85 grams meat = deck of cards
● 28 grams nuts = ping pong ball
● 1/2 cup cooked fruits/veggies = billiard ball
● 1 small potato = computer mouse
● 30 grams cheese = pair of dice
● 2 Tbsp. peanut butter = two tea bags
● 1 tsp butter = tip of thumb to first joint
● 30 grams chips = medium size handful
● 1 cup ice cream = baseball
Most main dish restaurant portions are diet disasters. When you go to a restaurant, ask for a take away / doggie bag along with your meal.
Then put half your meal in it before you start eating. You'll get to enjoy a great meal twice!
At buffets, always use the salad plate to keep your portions under control. And of course, eat a salad before your meal to limit total calories.
If you must have a fast food burger and fries, order the kids meal. A smaller hamburger and fries is a more reasonable portion than anything super-sized! And if the restaurant offers "healthier sides" like apples or yogurt, choose that instead of fries.
Pur Aloe takes the guesswork out of meals. Just one sip before lunch and you’re set to go. Get yourself a food diary to track your other meals and portion sizes each day and watch the kilo’s melt off!
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