Home » Food and Drink »  Go Healthy »  Portion Control We are living in a supersized world. Our food portions have gotten bigger. Today most of us do not know the right amount of food needed by our bodies. We hardly want to know what the right serving size is. But in a world where there is an increased juvenile diabetes and obesity, it is up to the mothers to control the serving sizes, and give them the right amount that fulfils their needs. In fact we eat 300 calories more than what we used to eat earlier. This is because now-a-days we tend to eat more with our eyes rather than our stomach. We also use larger bowls, plates and serving spoons, which leads to larger portion size.

Serving Size

Here are few ways we can control our serving sizes and make sure we are eating what is needed by our bodies. The trick is to create visual impact with your servings that make you feel that you are eating as much as before. Try these five simple tips to eat less effortlessly without feeling deprived.

1. Use measuring cups to create serving scoops.
2. Use tall narrow glasses to serve your juices and drinks.
3. Use small serving bowls.
4. Use small plates.
5. Use plates with visual relief that takes your mind off the actual food portion laid out

Scoop Out

While it is a good idea to use measuring cups to measure your portion, but it is not always feasible. So here are few pointers that will let you decide your portion. Use your hands to create comparisons to estimate portion sizes when you're eating out or at a friend's house.

1. For vegetable or fruit go for a portion that is equal to the size of your fist.
2. For rice or pasta take a portion equal to a rounded handful.
3. For fish, meat or poultry eat the amount that is equal to your palm minus your fingers.
4. For nuts and dry fruits go for a portion equal to the size if a golf ball or an egg.
5. For potatoes or ice creams go for one rounded handful.
6. For chapattis, pancakes or dosas the size should be equal to a CD.