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
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1. Serve with a measuring cup  - 5 surprising ways to cut portion sizes Web exclusive: December 2009

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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Hello:

Oh sure, to print (and I asssumed all 6 items) one page (and I again assumed al of the items would be displayed) a person gets 4 pages. Also what's the point of slides other that pretty pictures. Say what you want ad make it easier for we lower types.

 
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