Do You Know Your Portion Sizes?
One of the biggest pitfalls of dieting is not knowing your portion sizes. Through the years our portions have increased as have our waistlines. This image shows how our portion sizes have changed in the last 20 years.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has a great chart showing the differences in size and calories of certain foods today and 20 years ago. You can view the chart here.
Several years ago when I was a high school teacher I had this poster on my classroom wall. This is an excellent illustration of how the food we are served is much larger than what an actual serving size is.
True Portion Sizes
So what is a true serving size? Take a look at this image for examples of what a serving size is of common foods.
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Crystal is a healthcare financial counselor by day and a blogger by night. She is an avid baker and loves to experiment with new recipes. In the rare moment that she has spare time, she loves bubble baths, swinging on the porch and indulging in a good mystery book.
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