Try this trick to help control your portion size… Use 7″ plates instead of the standard 9-10″ inch plates we typically keep in the kitchen cabinet. By having these small plates, it will be easier to serve yourself more appropriate portion sizes and resist loading up your 10″ plate. Make sure to store the smaller…
Ever heard someone utter the phrase “my eyes are bigger than my stomach” as they painfully try to finish off all of the food on their plate? Unfortunately, it’s true that we are more likely to consume food based on external stimuli including what time it is, what food is sitting out and visible, if other…
How many times have you grabbed breakfast as you ran out the door, or eaten your lunch with one hand while typing with the other, not to mention how often we eat in front of the TV or laptop? Given the fast paced nature of our culture, it is no surprise that we often multi-task…
Portion control is the key to weight loss, but unfortunately determining appropriate portions seems like a magic trick. Determining serving sizes is easier than you think! And don’t worry, you don’t have to carry around measuring cups and spoons in your purse to ensure the perfect portion. The answer actually lies in the palm of…
