Choosing the Right Portion Size to Lose Weight
Eating the proper size portions of food is very important if you are trying to lose or just maintain your weight and stay healthy. Americans tend to eat much larger portions than we actually
need, which leads to unnecessary calories and weight gain. If you think of food portions by relating them to a common item, you can get your portion size right.
What to you will need to do:
* To be more conscious of the portion size of each food item every time you eat.
Steps:
First of all, it will be helpful if you buy a few smaller plates for your home instead of the large 12 inch plates that most of us have. Using a smaller plate will trick your mind and your stomach into thinking you are eating more because it will look fuller with less food. This is an easy trick to start out with.
When you are choosing your meat or protein for each meal, follow these guidelines. One portion of meat should be 3 ounces or the size of a deck of cards. A full serving of beans is a half a cup and it ist the size of a half of a baseball. A portion of peanut butter is the size of a golf ball, or 2 tablespoons.
With fruits and vegetables, think of a baseball sized portion for whole fruits like apples and organges, or think of the size of an egg for any dry fruit portions.
For grains, choose one-half of a cup for rice or pasta, which is the size of half of a baseball. A slice of bread should be the size of a cassette tape and as thin. If you are choosing a whole potato, it should be the size of your fist.
When choosing portion size for dairy products, consider the size of a half of a baseball for yogurt, cottage cheese, and ice cream. The size of four dice should be what you visualize when choosing a cheese serving.
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Maybe a large bowl of soup, and small plates of pasta will help in weight loss.
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