While on a lengthy ride on the A train yesterday this advertisement caught my eye:
"Portions have grown, so has obesity"
With obesity reaching an all time high, especially in children, it's important to take note of our health and the way we eat. As we are surrounded by ideas of "bigger, more, extra".... the impact on our diet is clear. We are eating more, and eating more often. What to do?
- Downsize your plate size! If your plate is smaller, you will fill it will less food. Use coffee mugs for soup, cereal, or ice cream (!) for portion control.
- When eating out at a restaurant, divide your food in half immediately and take it to go for another meal.
- Check out nutrition labels and see what the actual serving size is -- often much smaller than we imagine. Measure sauces, dressings, cheese and know how much you are eating.
- Keep sauces off of your salads, burgers, fries, and dip the fork before your food. See how much less you can use while still having flavor.
See what you eat before you do, and eat it slowly to enjoy each bite.
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