LifeBalance Program Food Facts:

Think Portion Control

1. Mind your mouthfuls. Instead of worrying about the amount of carbs or fat a certain meal contains, focus on the amount you consume. A simple way to do this is to make visual comparisons. Think of a deck of cards as a three-ounce serving and a cup of rice or pasta should be about the size of a baseball. If the piece of salmon you grilled for dinner is the size of three card decks, you've met your meat quotient for the day.
2. Add first, then subtract. First step, fill your plate with as many portions of fresh, leafy greens and fruits as you want. Do the research and dig up some healthy recipes made with apples, apricots, plums, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, you name it. 3
3. Negotiate your cut backs. Then, decrease your portions of junk food so you're eating fewer high-calorie foods like chips, sodas, chocolate and fried foods. And you don't have to eliminate your favorite foods, just learn portion control.
4. Pack in protein. Protein is not only good for you, it makes you feel full. Make sure protein is included in your daily breakfast. Try slipping some yogurt, an egg, low-fat dairy, or fish into every meal.
5. Forget white flour. When you eat white flour products, your body gets nothing but empty calories because the fiber, vitamins and minerals have been stripped away. Read the label to ensure that your bread is made with 100% whole wheat or whole grain. (Prevention.com)

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