The problem with US
serving sizes is that usually they are too big for one person and two small to
be shared by two!!
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| Yummy Pasta |
Today I ordered a pesto based pasta with smoked salmon. (Before you judge – it was whole-wheat penne!). I thought that
sounded healthy enough, as I don’t usually consume anything whole-wheat or
smoked! After devouring three-fourths of my pasta, I had reached that
satisfactory level where you are full but not overstuffed. That was the
downfall of the ‘new healthy thinking me’.
I look down at my plate, and I have
this small portion of food left. Too small to pack up and take away for the
next meal but big enough to ensure I pop a button or two of my pants. So, what
do I do? Exactly what any other obedient
child would… I decide that this is the right moment, for the first time in 27
years, to listen to what my mother dearest has been trying to teach me since I
was 4: “Don’t waste food. Do you know how many people are starving around the
world?” So the good girl that I am, I dig in and eat up!!!
Needless to say that didn’t end well. Although I didn’t pop
any buttons, let’s just say I have a crease mark caused by the waistband of my jeans
that will probably be imprinted on my body forever!!! My new physical scars
have made me inclined to add another goal to my list. So here it is…
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| Controlled Portions |
#5 Before I start inhaling my food, I will divide my food
into 2 portions: one that should be consumed then and another that should be
stored away for a future meal. Carrying this process out on 2 meals will leave
me with enough left overs to cover a third meal. So not only am I eating controlled portions but I am also saving money!
Great advice for the healthy and the broke!!
That’s it from me for today! Cheers and keep listening to
your mom!
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