Portion Control Is All In Your HandsLike any good kindergartener who counts with his fingers, I learned portion control by just using my hand.
1. A serving is the size of my fist. 2. An ounce of something such as cheese, is approximately the size of my thumb. I use these guidelines to help me understand what makes up a reasonable portion of food, but I don’t ever believe this type of measurement is an exact science. Beyond that, if the food can’t fit on my plate, then I probably don’t need it. After I finish my food and think that I might still be hungry, I sit for a few minutes just to be sure. Some nutritionists suggest it takes 20 minutes for your body to feel full. I tried to sit this long this once while my five year old kept asking, “Are you done yet? How much longer? Are three minutes up yet? Mommmmm, why are you just sitting there?”
The Clean Up As You Go StrategySince the recommended 20 minute meal time was out of the question, I adopted the “clean as I go” food preparation strategy. I fix the appropriate portion of food, and then put the food away.If I really am hungry after I finish my first serving, I’ll take the food out and prepare some more. Chances are I am not hungry and I don’t want to clean the kitchen again just to overeat. Being tidy can have its role in keeping you fit and healthy.
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