4 Ways To Trim Servings

All foods can be part of a healthy diet, if you eat them in the right amounts. But many of us don't know how big a single serving is - and the rest of us still "super size" it instead of sticking to a reasonable portion. How often is your chicken dish just 3 ounces (the size of a deck of cards) or your cereal bowl filled with just 1 cup?

• Measure out proper portions for one week to learn what the serving size looks like.
• Dish out meals and snacks in single serve containers before storing them in the pantry, fridge or freezer.
• Spend a little extra on pre-measured foods if that technique helps you eat less; it won't cost more in the end because you'd have finished the box faster the old way.
• At restaurants, when the mega-plate arrives, immediately cut it in half and ask the waiter to bring a second plate, and put it aside, or better yet have the waiter put it in a doggie bag at the start of the meal, so you're not tempted by it.