Use Smaller Plates

Start small: eat off a smaller main entrée (or large salad) plate that’s about 8 to 10 inches, instead of piling food onto a 12-inch dish. This simple switch will lead to the same feelings of satisfaction, but with 22% fewer calories (and probably a few less food comas)! The reason? When the brain sees a large plate with white space surrounding the food, it unconsciously assumes the plate contains less food than a smaller-sized dish with no white space, when in fact, both plates contain the same amount. Read more

Use A Smaller Plate

I've used the image of these plates before but with different words. I wanted a reminder of how important portion control is and this image works perfectly.

Use Measuring Spoons To Aid Portion Control

I recently found out, to my horror, that a tablespoon of olive oil contains 120 calories; and I never used a tablespoon to measure it, I always poured straight from the bottle. Although olive oil is a healthy fat, use it in moderation.

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The Portion Size Illusion

This demonstrates why eating from a smaller plate tricks your brain into thinking you're eating more food.

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