Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Some tips to help you get a grip...

From "Portion Control" at fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org,

At Home
  • Serve food on individual plates instead of putting the bowls on the table.
  • Eat small frequent meals (4 to 6) or have a glass of water or some fruits/vegetables about a half an hour before a meal.
  • Be aware of serving sizes on packages. Many individual meals are actually 2 servings or more!
  • Use a bowl for your snack instead of just grabbing from a bag or container.
  • Divide fruits, vegetables, and other foods into bags so that you easily know how much you're eating.
Eating Out
  • When you are first served your meal, wrap half to take home.
  • Order the smaller portion options from the menu (or from the kids menu!).
  • Drink water right before you eat your meal.
  • Eat slowly! You'll realize you are full sooner than if you just scarf down your food!
  • Don't super-size... EVER!

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