Eating smaller portions of food is one of the easiest ways to cut back on calories – but it can also be one of the most challenging, especially with the current trend of super-sizing.
Here are some tips I found on controlling portions.
At Home:
- Use smaller dishes at meals
- Serve food in correct portions and don't go back for seconds
- Don't keep platters of food on the table; you are more likely to "pick" at it or have a second servings without even realizing it
- Like butter or sour cream on your baked potato? Mayonnaise or cheese on your sandwich? Cream cheese on your bagel? Use half the amount you usually do-and save even more calories by using lower-fat varieties
- When snacking, place a few chips, crackers or cookies in a bowl to help prevent overeating
At Restaurants:
- Ask for half or smaller portions
- Eyeball your appropriate portion, set the rest aside, and ask for a dogie bag right away.
- Substitute fries for a salad or fruit
- If you have dessert, share.
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