6 eating hacks to make portion control easier

Subhadrika Sen

Small plates: If the plate is smaller, automatically how much you pick up in it becomes lesser than what you regularly eat.

Pre-pack portions: Divide snacks or fruits into small zip-lock bags.

Meal in compartments: Try using a bento-like box to sort your meals. It inlcudes proteins, veggies and even desserts in the right portions.

On a plate: Place your food on a plate and eat. Eating straight from packets or delivery containers make you eat more than required.

Water dilemma: Drink a glass 15-30 minutes before your meal. It reduces hunger pangs and prevents over-eating.

Mindful eating: Look at what you are eating. Eat it slowly and chew well so that the mind registers what is going inside the body.

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