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Portion Control
Dear Nutrition Twins,
I have trouble eating small portions and when I open a bag of food, I always end up finishing it even though I plan to control myself and eat a small portion. I feel out of control and need to control my endless nibbling, as I am starting to gain weight. Do you have any tips for me?
Carla, Cleveland, Ohio
Dear Carla,
First, don't worry! You are not alone--we can help you! Many people have trouble controlling how much food that they eat. Many of our clients tell us that they continue to nibble until they eat a whole large bag of whatever they are snacking on, just because the food is there. So we are familiar with your challenge. We always suggest that people who have trouble sticking to one portion size buy just single serving portions for snack foods and other foods that they find difficult to eat in moderation. There are now quite a few snack foods that come in small individual sized bags and they can be very helpful.
Remember, these should be eaten in limited amounts anyway since they aren't nutritious. However, they can fit into a healthy balance when you eat them in moderation, such as having one of the below snacks during some days. Below, we have listed several snack foods that come in small portions:
- Jell-O fat free Chocolate Pudding: 100 calories
- Jell-O fat free Sugar free Vanilla and Chocolate pudding: 60 calories
- Jello-O Sugar free (cup): 10 calories per cup
- Jolly Time Healthy Pop Kettle Corn Minis: 90 calories per bag, 2 grams fat (4 cups per individual microwave popcorn bag)
- Pringles Reduced Fat Stacked Snack Packs: 100 calories
- Nabisco 100 calories packs: 100 calories
- Small boxes of cereals: 90-120 calories in the box
- Individually wrapped popsicle or low-fat ice cream bar like Skinny Cow: 140 calories
Source: Nutrition Twins, www.nutritiontwins.com
October 28, 2005 in Weight Loss Q&A | Permalink
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Try using a smaller size plate for you evening meal.
Posted by: Pam | Nov 21, 2010 1:28:47 AM