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How many times have you walked into a fast-food restaurant and been asked, “Would you like to super-size your order?” Usually it only costs a few extra cents to get the larger portion, so what do you do? One major consequence of super-sizing at restaurants is that many Americans are serving larger portion sizes at home too. We simply don’t know what a normal portion should look like anymore.
Here are some tips that can help you slow down, savor your food, and better control portion distortion:
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Develop an eye for appropriate portion sizes. (For details, visit www.mypyramid.gov.)
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Stop eating when you are satisfied—not when you “clean the plate.”
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Just say “NO” when you are asked, “Would you like to super-size your order?”
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Share a large cookie or muffin with a friend, or save half for another day. You even can eat half and throw the rest away—the first few bites taste best anyway.
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Choose the smallest size soft drink or smallest bag of chips or candy, instead of the biggie size.
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Take a small portion of a snack food and put the container away. Don’t sit down with the whole package. You will end up eating too much.
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Use smaller plates, cups, and bowls.
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Fill your plate with salad and veggies, leaving less room for high-calorie foods.
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Wellness Wednesday:
On Wednesdays, we’ll email you a series of strategies for keeping your commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. These reminders include tips for setting goals, managing stress, choosing healthy foods, and initiating a workout program.
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