I have been working on this blog entry for a few days. It is now 11.35m and I am tired, but determined to put an end to this post. Not that anyone reads my blog, I enjoy writing about the ways to maintain a balanced life. This is sure to be a short entry...
This post should be about moderation. That is how I ended my first post, "everything in moderation, even moderation in moderation."
Do you want to lose weight- or maintain a healthy, balanced life? The golden rule to be healthy is to eat regular meals. This means, three meals and two snacks a day- snacks are to be in smaller portions than regular meals.
Do you want to lose weight- or maintain a healthy, balanced life? The golden rule to be healthy is to eat regular meals. This means, three meals and two snacks a day- snacks are to be in smaller portions than regular meals.
How would you determine the portion size of the foods you consume? Having a mental image of the foods on the plate could determine the normal serving sizes. A plate should be composed of 50% vegetables and fruits, 25% starch and 25% protein.
How do you measure up the foods you eat? Here is an easy way to measure portion sizes:
3 oz. meat= deck of cards or the palm of your hand- minus fingers
1 cup raw vegatables or cooked rice= light bulb
1 medium fresh fruit or 1/2 medium bagel= tennis ball
1 bagel roll= 6 oz. can Tuna or a hockey puck
1 teaspoon of oil= quarter in diameter
1 portion of cheese= 4 dice
1 portion size of peanut butter= 2 tbsp or a golf ball
It takes time to adapt living a healthy lifestyle. How do you think Food Network's Italian American Chef, Giada De Laurentiis stays skinny? She too eats in moderation!
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