Imagine you’re scooping a bowl office cream, serving a plate of pasta, or making a perfect burger. Are your portions right-sized or super-sized?
Not sure? You’re not alone. Research shows many consumers underestimate their portion sizes—and their caloric intake. The causes may in part be cultural. Restaurant supersizing, larger cup holders in new cars, larger dishes and cups—all contribute to our distorted ideas about portions. And our hurry-up society means we may overeat before our body cues say, “I’m full.” It takes about twenty minutes for your brain to register you’re full.
The portion savvy:
- Know visual cues. Read January 16.
- Compare their own portions to the package label’s serving sizes. For your size portions, figure the calories. Surprised?
- Eat from a plate, not the package! That way you’ll know how much you really eat.
- Enjoy “slow food.” Pay attention to your food—the flavors, the surroundings, and the amount you eat.
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