5 surprising ways to cut portion sizes

You really can have all your favourite foods and still lose weight. The secret is to simply eat less. Here’s how

1. Serve with a measuring cup - 5 surprising ways to cut portion sizes

Web exclusive: December 2009

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1. Serve with a measuring cup

According to Canada’s Food Guide, one serving of white pasta is just half a cup. Instead of estimating what that looks like on your plate, take the guesswork out of portion sizes by using a measuring cup to ration the number of servings you need for that meal.

 
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