Be mindful of portion sizes and avoid overeating by using smaller plates, measuring portions, and paying attention to hunger cues.
8 top tips for portion control
- Use a smaller plate. A standard-sized portion will look small on a larger plate, making you feel dissatisfied. …
- Don’t double your carbs. …
- Give measuring cups a go. …
- Be selective with your seconds. …
- Don’t pick at leftovers. …
- 20-minute rule. …
- Check food labels. …
- Ask for less.
Portion control is simply cutting back on your food intake — your portions — so you can lose excess pounds and achieve a healthy weight. And no, it doesn’t involve limiting your food choices. The main goal is to eat exactly how much food your body needs, no more and no less.
Most Americans eat too fast, and, as a result, they take in too many calories before they realize they’ve eaten enough. It takes approximately 20 minutes from the time you start eating for your brain to send out signals of fullness.
