Portion

Over the last few decades, standard portions in restaurants and packages have grown significantly—sometimes by 200% or 300%. This has skewed our internal "fullness" gauges, leading us to believe that a bagel the size of a small plate or a massive bowl of pasta is a normal single serving. Simple Ways to Manage Portions

is the amount of food you choose to put on your plate for a single meal or snack. The "Portion Distortion" Trap portion

You don’t need a kitchen scale to get it right. Using your hand as a visual guide is one of the most effective ways to manage intake: A portion should be roughly the size of your palm . Vegetables: Aim for a portion the size of your fist . Carbohydrates: A portion is about one cupped hand . Fats: A portion is roughly the size of your thumb . Practical Tips for Success Over the last few decades, standard portions in

It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full. Slowing down allows your hormones to signal "stop" before you overreach. The "Portion Distortion" Trap You don’t need a

The terms are often used interchangeably, but they mean different things:

A normal portion looks meager on a large dinner plate but satisfying on a smaller salad plate.