You might be startled to learn that over the past 20 years portion sizes have gotten ... shall I say: "Huge."
This site breaks it down nicely.
This site breaks it down nicely.
 You might be wondering why you would need a calculator at the grocery store. To the left is exhibit A. Go figure:
- Four Muffins - 180 Calories per serving - 11 servings Here's where the calculator is needed: - 11/4 = 2.75 servings per muffin - 2.75 x 180 = 495 calories per muffin I believe it's safe to assume that you would eat an entire muffin. So, instead of consuming 180 calories, you will actually be chowing down on 495. As an aside, the front label states: 0 trans fats. On the back label, it states: partially hydrogenated. That's a fancy way of saying trans fats. So, in each muffin there are, in fact, trans fats. It also states on the back label: not a significant source of trans fats. Considering that trans fat is a known killer, I always assume any amount of trans fat is significant. I also don't like being lied to! Without a doubt, in regard to diet, proper eating, and lifestyle, one of the biggest problems we face is portion sizes. The picture below demonstrates: The colorful plate (The Portion Plate) is the proper size of a plate. It is sitting on top of a plate that most of us have in our homes today. The portion plate is about 10 inches in diameter. The white plate is about 12 inches in diameter. Studies have been done: The larger the plate, the larger the portion and yes, we eat it all. And, that means we pack on a lot more calories than we should. Next time you're at a restaurant, pay close attention to the portion sizes. They are enormous. You might want to check out the Portion Plate site.    “What’s with the small plate? Such a tiny plate? It’s what my grandmother used to eat from.” - Larry David Larry David is correct. Watch this short video and observe what happens when we are provided with larger plates. |
Welcome to my blog about diet, health, and lifestyle issues. You'll find snippets and tidbits to assist with living a healthier lifestyle. Enjoy. - Ken Leebow
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