8 Tips for Controlling Portion Sizes
Learning what a portion size actually is and consuming that amount is tricky. Here's how to get started.
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Plan your meals
Write down what you eat, think before you eat, and then eat slowly.
Snacks should typically contain no more than 100 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrate, so plan ahead.
Some good choices include three cups of plain popcorn, 17 small grapes, a 6-ounce container of artificially-sweetened yogurt, 15 mini pretzels, or a tennis-ball size piece of fruit, according to Berry.
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