Most people in the US are overeating. The amount of food we put on our plates is way too much. This is because most people have no idea what the actual portion sizes of different food groups should be in the first place. Plus fast food chains and restaurants sell oversized portions of cheap, fatty foods. Eating larger serving sizes increases the intake of calories and can ultimately lead to weight gain and obesity. Knowing how much of one food makes up a portion size is important to losing or maintaining weight. Most people don’t feel they have the time to measure out their food everyday. However if you can visually compare the amount of food for each serving size to a common object in your home it will make it easier for you to know how many calories you are consuming. This way you can track your food intake and manage your weight. Read more...
Monday, July 2, 2012
How Can You Determine Appropriate Portion Size?
Most people in the US are overeating. The amount of food we put on our plates is way too much. This is because most people have no idea what the actual portion sizes of different food groups should be in the first place. Plus fast food chains and restaurants sell oversized portions of cheap, fatty foods. Eating larger serving sizes increases the intake of calories and can ultimately lead to weight gain and obesity. Knowing how much of one food makes up a portion size is important to losing or maintaining weight. Most people don’t feel they have the time to measure out their food everyday. However if you can visually compare the amount of food for each serving size to a common object in your home it will make it easier for you to know how many calories you are consuming. This way you can track your food intake and manage your weight. Read more...
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