Does A Portion Control Plate Really Work?
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed portion plates promoted weight loss in people with Type 2 Diabetes….when used properly! “Using properly” doesn’t involve piling food sky high or using the plate to go back for seconds. Sorry. Limitations What are you going to do when you eat at a friend’s house or in a restaurant? Whip your portion control dishes out of your purse or man bag? Probably not. But hopefully, after having used your portion control plates regularly you have a better understanding of what serving sizes SHOULD look like and can better eyeball proper portions sizes when you’re away from home. It’s hard to know what a “normal” serving size is anymore because portions have gotten so ridiculously out of control. To see if you know how today’s portions compare to the portions available 20 years ago, take this portion distortion quiz. You Have 2 Choices • Purchase a Portion Control Plate • Make Your Own Portion Size Plate Purchase a Portion Plate Dish D
