Portion Distortion

Portion Control is a lifestyle and a good habit

Portion Control is a way of measuring your food intake to ensure you are eating the correct portion to lose weight.

Research has shown that people consistently eat more food when offered larger portions. So portion control is important when you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off. A portion is the amount of food you put on your plate, while a serving is an exact amount of food.

Portion Control :

Helps you lose weight
Keeps weight off
Assists in controlling what foods you’re eating

NOTE: the importance of balance and getting food portions right is one of the main reasons people do not lose weight.

Simple ways to keep your portions to a healthy size:

Measure accurately – for foods and beverages, use gadgets like a measuring cup, tablespoon, teaspoon, or food scale
Learn how to estimate serving sizes
Use portion control dish ware
Dish out your servings separately
Make your own single-serving packs
Check labels for portion sizes
Drink water before eating
Fill your plate with veggies first
Eat mindfully
Spice up your meals
Eat protein with every meal or snack
Eat more soluble fibre
Use smaller plates and forks
Check GHs’ food list to check portion sizes