7.Learn to Eyeball a Portion Size
You don’t need to weigh or measure your food every time you eat. Instead, keep a mental image of a deck of cards, a poker chip, a baseball, a hockey puck, a CD, dice, and a light bulb. This makes it easy for you imagine healthy portion sizes.
8.Your Favorites Can Fool You
Bagels and bran muffins seem like healthy eating choices. But they can be two or three times too big. A large bagel and even a low-fat muffin can pile on 300 calories. Spread it with butter or cream cheese, and you’ve added more fat and calories. Breakfast can be a whopping 500 calories.
