What Does A Serving Look Like?

Today we are used to such oversized portions, it's hard to know how much we really should be eating. Large portions encourage us to eat more, making it more challenging than ever to manage our weight.

Here's a link that shows what a serving size is as compared to everyday objects. The one that surprised even me was that a muffin should be the size of a large egg. Hmm...I think that's called a mini-muffin.

Here are some general tips from the Iowa State University Extension on how to decrease portion sizes when dining out:

• Divide your large portion of food in half before you begin eating. This will help you avoid overeating.
• Take your leftovers home. Sometimes you can get two or even three meals out of just one. Now that’s a deal!
• No matter the size of your meal, try to make it last for at least 20 minutes. Research has shown that it takes 20 minutes for the message to get to your brain that you are full. Making your meal last for at least 20 minutes will help you avoid feelings of being overstuffed, like after a Thanksgiving meal.

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