HERE is an article about the new "diet plate" that is on the market (pictured in this post). The author tried the plate in real life, but a study was also conducted showing that people who used the diet plate were more likely to lose weight than those who didn't.
Why does this plate work? Very simple: PORTION CONTROL! It helps you to see repetitively what a normal serving of certain foods is. For some people, this is quite the shocker since portion sizes at restaurants are enormously larger than what you should be eating. However, with repetition you'll start to recognize normal portion sizes even when not using the plate, helping you to set aside any excess calories at the restaurant for your doggie bag.
Poor but still want to try this out? Create your own plate! Go to a local pottery painting class or buy some paint and a plain plate yourself.
Also helpful:
*A serving of lean protein should be the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand
*A serving of starch/grains should be the size of your balled fist (when looking at your fingers... if you include the entirety of your hand that is 2 servings, or 160 calories)
*A serving of vegetables is two balled fists
*A serving of fat is HALF of a butter pad you find at local restaurants (2 servings in a whole pad, or 100 calories)
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