Nutrition Tip: Portion Control Ideas

When you're trying to lose weight, you might start by eating less. Who would of thought of that ?? Ha

But how do you scale back your portions without going hungry? Thankfully, there are several strategies you can use to cut calories while keeping hunger at bay

1. Make at Least Half Your Plate Veggies - Vegetables have lots of filling water and fiber, but not a lot of calories. By replacing half the starch or protein of your meal with non-starchy vegetables, you can eat the same volume of food and still slash overall calories

2. Eat Protein With Every Meal or Snack - Science has repeatedly shown that protein increases feelings of fullness more than carbs or fat. Think of adding Greek yogurt, eggs, beans, or even humus.

3. Drink Water With Your Meal - Drinking calorie-rich beverages like juice or soda doesn't make you feel full, but does leave you with extra calories you don't need. For older adults, drinking water right before a meal could help fill you up and reduce the likelihood you'll overeat.

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