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1. Half-Time Show: A Simple Way to Cut Calories
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When it comes to the obesity crisis, it's hard to deny that a lack of portion control is a huge part of the problem. In this super-sized society, we wrongly believe that bigger is better and the more, the merrier. But most experts agree it's portion distortion that's making Americans fat. {relatedarticles}And some of the biggest purveyors of these piggish platters are your favorite restaurants. A study conducted by Clemson University... Read More
When it comes to the obesity crisis, it's hard to deny that a lack of portion control is a huge part of the problem. In this super-sized society, we wrongly believe that bigger is better and the more, the merrier. But most experts agree it's portion distortion that's making Americans fat. {relatedarticles}And some of the biggest purveyors of these piggish platters are your favorite restaurants. A study conducted by Clemson University... Read More
2. Cut Calories Without Counting
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Eating and sticking with a low-calorie diet is one of the biggest challenges for most dieters, and it's a plan that backfires for more than 90 percent of dieters. How can you lose weight without regaining the weight back in a few weeks? The answer is to cut calories slowly and to fill up on healthier foods that actually satisfy you. {relatedarticles} There are plenty of healthy and satisfying foods available at your local grocery... Read More
Eating and sticking with a low-calorie diet is one of the biggest challenges for most dieters, and it's a plan that backfires for more than 90 percent of dieters. How can you lose weight without regaining the weight back in a few weeks? The answer is to cut calories slowly and to fill up on healthier foods that actually satisfy you. {relatedarticles} There are plenty of healthy and satisfying foods available at your local grocery... Read More
3. Is Portion Distortion Making You Fat?
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by Ginger Voight In our Super Size world, it can be easy for us to lose track of how to portion our food. Promises of "all you can eat" for pennies more than you'd pay for smaller quantities tantalize not only the taste buds but those seeking a bargain. Unfortunately this can ultimately pay off with larger waistlines and health problems from overindulgence. Simply put:... Read More
by Ginger Voight In our Super Size world, it can be easy for us to lose track of how to portion our food. Promises of "all you can eat" for pennies more than you'd pay for smaller quantities tantalize not only the taste buds but those seeking a bargain. Unfortunately this can ultimately pay off with larger waistlines and health problems from overindulgence. Simply put:... Read More
4. Tricks For Cutting Calories, Costs
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Restaurant portions have gotten bigger... and so have our waistlines. Frequent your local eatery and you'll quickly find you got more than you bargained for, or actually needed. Restaurant portions are the ultimate diet trap. Those pasta portions are often enough to feed a family of four. Most portions of meat, chicken or fish should be about three to four ounces. However, it isn't uncommon for a serving of steak to weigh in at upwards... Read More
Restaurant portions have gotten bigger... and so have our waistlines. Frequent your local eatery and you'll quickly find you got more than you bargained for, or actually needed. Restaurant portions are the ultimate diet trap. Those pasta portions are often enough to feed a family of four. Most portions of meat, chicken or fish should be about three to four ounces. However, it isn't uncommon for a serving of steak to weigh in at upwards... Read More
5. Portion Distortion: Reality Check
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More isn't merrier, especially when it comes to what you're putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. {relatedarticles}While 20 years ago a typical bagel had a three-inch diameter and 140 calories, today's bagel is often a whopping six inches and 350 calories. Still not convinced that... Read More
More isn't merrier, especially when it comes to what you're putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. {relatedarticles}While 20 years ago a typical bagel had a three-inch diameter and 140 calories, today's bagel is often a whopping six inches and 350 calories. Still not convinced that... Read More
6. Give Thanks for Healthy Desserts
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If you're watching your weight this holiday season, you'll definitely give thanks for these helpful hints. Let's face it - the holidays are definitely the time to pack on the pounds. From lavish food spreads to holiday spirits, we can't help but indulge in the food festivities. Many of us push aside our healthy habits and become gluttons. While you don't want to become a calorie-counting scrooge come celebration time, it is important to keep in mind what every loving spoonful of those... Read More
If you're watching your weight this holiday season, you'll definitely give thanks for these helpful hints. Let's face it - the holidays are definitely the time to pack on the pounds. From lavish food spreads to holiday spirits, we can't help but indulge in the food festivities. Many of us push aside our healthy habits and become gluttons. While you don't want to become a calorie-counting scrooge come celebration time, it is important to keep in mind what every loving spoonful of those... Read More
7. Filling and Fabulous After School Snacks
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Famished kids can be one rowdy bunch and there is only one way to tame them, with filling and fabulous after school snacks. These recipes will give you some quick, healthful and satisfying snacks that will get your kids through those long hours after school and before dinner. Teeny Tiny Tortilla Pizzas (Adapted from Perelman, Deb. 10 Super Yummy After-School Snacks, Parenting.com) What you'll... Read More
Famished kids can be one rowdy bunch and there is only one way to tame them, with filling and fabulous after school snacks. These recipes will give you some quick, healthful and satisfying snacks that will get your kids through those long hours after school and before dinner. Teeny Tiny Tortilla Pizzas (Adapted from Perelman, Deb. 10 Super Yummy After-School Snacks, Parenting.com) What you'll... Read More
8. Serving Size vs. Portion Size: What's the Difference?
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Find out the difference between serving sizes and portions sizes. Choosing nutritious foods and keeping portion sizes sensible will help keep your family at a healthy weight. One of the best ways you can help your child live healthy and maintain a healthy weight is to teach them what an actual serving size looks like. They can use this knowledge to make healthier choices when eating at school, having snacks or even choosing from... Read More
Find out the difference between serving sizes and portions sizes. Choosing nutritious foods and keeping portion sizes sensible will help keep your family at a healthy weight. One of the best ways you can help your child live healthy and maintain a healthy weight is to teach them what an actual serving size looks like. They can use this knowledge to make healthier choices when eating at school, having snacks or even choosing from... Read More
9. Lessons from the Kitchen
[MOMS]
You may think of the kitchen as mom's domain, but letting kids get a feel for the process of creating a meal teaches them more than how much work it really takes. When you let your kids help select foods at the grocery store, you teach them about nutrition. Discuss serving sizes and portions based on food label information. See if your children can estimate the number of glasses of milk in a gallon without looking at the label, for... Read More
You may think of the kitchen as mom's domain, but letting kids get a feel for the process of creating a meal teaches them more than how much work it really takes. When you let your kids help select foods at the grocery store, you teach them about nutrition. Discuss serving sizes and portions based on food label information. See if your children can estimate the number of glasses of milk in a gallon without looking at the label, for... Read More
