Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter, while today it's 6 inches in diameter. 5 ounces, while today it's 8 ounces. The ...

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Here's something wild to think about. Around sixty percent of adults in the United States report they're trying to eat more protein, yet it's estimated the vast majority of adults already meet or ...

Have you ever been enjoying a sleeve of Oreos when someone decides to chime in with the fact that, actually, a serving size is only three cookies? We hear about “serving sizes,” “portions” and often ...

Somehow, our brains associate a full plate with satisfaction. This is where portion control comes in, especially if you are trying to lose weight. But then, it can be tricky doing portion control for ...

Not many people cook or eat meals and snacks served in perfectly measured and weighed portion sizes. Even foods that come in packages mention serving sizes that are difficult to understand. How many ...

While you may think that what you eat is the key to good health, how much you eat is just as important. As a nutritionist, while I believe that all foods fit, practicing portion control is important ...

Portion control is a cornerstone of intuitive eating, quieting food noise and weight loss. But it can be a bit challenging to achieve when you don’t have a food scale or labeled portion control plates ...