The Art of Portion Control

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The Art of Portion Control

 

 

Think " more food equals more value? " Oversized

servings are contributing to oversized adults and

children. Portion control is a key to successful

weight management. By knowing how much of your

favorite foods is enough, you can enjoy them and still

control calories. You won't have to guess to get your

portions back in line: Nutrition Facts labels, better

shopping skills, measuring equipment, your own eyes,

and words that signal reasonable portions can all

help.

 

How To Control Portions When Eating Out

Avoid buffets and " all-you-can-eat " restaurants. They

make it too easy to overeat.

 

 

At salad bars, fill your plate with lower-calorie

greens and vegetables, and garnish with only small

amounts of higher-calorie dishes. Remember: Just

because it's at a salad bar doesn't mean it's salad!

 

 

Steer clear of items that scream LARGE - giant,

grande, supreme, extra-large, jumbo, double, triple,

double-decker, king-size and super. Seek out portion

descriptors that indicate moderation (and don't let

them make you feel you're getting less value) -

junior, single, queen-size, petite, kiddie and

regular.

 

 

Instead of ordering a main course, choose soup and a

salad, or soup and an appetizer, or an appetizer and

salad. Or order a half portion.

 

 

Order from soup to dessert - but split everything down

the middle with your dining partner.

 

 

Order and eat " family-style, " but request one or two

fewer dishes than the number of people dining. Pass

and share.

 

 

If a huge dinner entree is set in front of you, slice

off a reasonable portion and ask your waiter to put

the remainder in a take-home container immediately -

before you finish that reasonable portion and are

tempted to start nibbling on the rest.

 

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Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on

Parade Exodus 20:8-11 & Hebrews 4:9

 

 

 

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