Thursday, November 15, 2012

Portion Control



 With Thanksgiving right around the corner it is a good time to think about how much food we really want to eat at one sitting. So many of us grew-up being told that we had to clean our plates before we could leave the dinner table, the problem with that today is our dinner plates are much bigger. Not only plates but bowls, cups and glasses. Now our brains believe that we need that much more food to be satisfied. That may contribute to Americans eating 200 more calories a day then they did 40 years ago. Then with a wonderfully looking and smelling holiday dinner in front of us the calories increase even more.  

If you are one of the many Americans not wanting to put on extra pounds this holiday season try this; 

Use a smaller dinner plate, going back for seconds will be comparable to one large full plate. Your brain will think you ate more than you did and still be satisfied.  Pour your wine or soda into a champagne flute, taking sips will make your drink last longer and then need for less refills. It is hard to eat while your mouth is full so make meal time enjoyable and take your time; talk, laugh, and complementing each other will help let your brain have the time needed to get the message when you’re full.

Go ahead and enjoy a good holiday meal with friends and family, Happy Thanksgiving!

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