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Many people don’t realize that larger portions have more calories. They figure a soda is a soda, no matter how big — until you stop and calculate that a 32-ounce soda has 400 calories. Next time you order, think small — soda, coffee, movie theater popcorn, ice cream cones, and French fries. We even eat … Read More

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When kids are presented with very large portions and expected to clean their plates it overrides the natural feeling of fullness. This can lead to overeating because the feeling of satisfaction from eating is ignored. Instead, children are programmed to feel stuffed after a meal rather than satisfied. Belonging to the Clean Plate Club is … Read More

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Don’t fast to feast later. This only results in more calories eaten. Don’t skip breakfast. Not only will you have less energy to get through the morning but breakfast skippers eat more calories during the remainder of the day. If you are really dying for a hamburger and fries at lunch order a kid’s meal … Read More

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A USDA survey showed that more than one-third of our daily calories come from foods eaten away from home. If you eat out often you need to make smart choices. Recognize that portions are huge. Simply realizing this can help you eat less. Consider splitting a meal. Restaurants have become used to this and many … Read More

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A USDA survey showed that more than one-third of our daily calories come from food eaten away from home. Foods prepared outside the home have more calories, saturated fat and sodium than food prepared at home. If you decide to eat out where should you go – fast food chain, fast casual chain or a … Read More

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Restrict a food and it becomes more desirable. Teach a child to enjoy a reasonable serving of a sweet treat, knowing that it will be available again in the future, is part of learning the principles of healthy eating. Though we all know what candy is, there is no legal definition or standard of identity for candy. It loosely … Read More

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Researchers confirmed, once again, that if people are offered larger-sized portions or packages they will eat more. Larger dishes and utensils also encourage overeating more than smaller-sized versions. The researchers looked at people from age 3 to their mid-50s and the results were the same. Offer more and people simple eat more. When given drinks in … Read More

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Apples are perceived as healthy, no ambiguity here. A cupcake, though delicious, would never be considered a diet or healthy choice. But the term salad is very different. Salad inherently carries a health halo – a good-for-you choice. In many cases this may not be the case. A research study explored how easy it was to … Read More

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Yes, but make it small and you cut the number of calories in half. Today, most small servings are twice the size they were 20 years ago and provide a more than adequate portion. Keep in mind small servings equal a smaller you. When in doubt order small or even a kiddie portion. You’ll still … Read More

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It’s not the carbs, it’s how much of them we eat. In Italy, the home of pasta, a serving of pasta is 3 ounces (315 calories). In the US it ranges from 6 ounces (630 calories) to 12 ounces (1260 calories). Want to eat like an Italian? Split your dinner with a friend. … Read More

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