Diet Tip: Portion Control

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 | Diet Tips

I am continuously amazed at how much portion sizes have increased over time. What used to be considered a small drink - 8 ounces - now comes in a 16-ounce cup at most restaurants. That’s not only twice the size, but twice as many calories and grams of sugar than what it used to be if you order a regular soda. These ever-growing portions not only apply to drinks but to meals and desserts as well. It’s no wonder why so many Americans are overweight!

It becomes necessary to judge portions for yourself to control your caloric intake.

Portion Control

Order a tall latte instead of the venti. If you need more caffeine, order a double tall, or an extra shot of espresso.
A large pizza suits a group of 4 or 5. Two slices of pie-cut pizza is enough for a single person.
Limit yourself to one dinner roll per meal.
If you’re having a bagel, split it with a friend. Commercial bagels are two, sometimes three times the size they used to be.
If your weakness if fast food, order a kiddie meal instead of a regular meal. You could easily cut calories in half this way.
Use a small bowl for cereal, the smallest you can find.
Carbs like white rice or mashed potatoes should take up less than a quarter of your plate. Aim to eat only 1/2 cup of starchy carbs per meal

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1 Comment to Diet Tip: Portion Control

J
March 22, 2008

Good tips! I need to cut white rice big time. I eat teriyaki all the time and it’s so much spendier to get extra vegetables, but I need to.

Although we usually eat it through the course of a day, the boyfriend and I can split a pizza easily. Lately I’ve been getting Papa Murphy’s thin crusts though. I know that isn’t HEALTHY, but it’s better. And we really don’t eat pizza often at all.