It’s so frustrating to see your weight increase as you get older. The moment you hit 30, it seems as if losing weight is not as easy as it used to be. If you like to see the kilos drop off, start by watching the amount of food you put in your face. Overeating is one of the primary causes of obesity, yet most don’t realize just how crucial serving size is. Over the past 50 years or so, portions in restaurants have super-sized, growing with the expanding waistlines of people. Sadly, many of you have become accustomed to eating larger portions.
Most fast food is dense in calories, so you need to eat only a little for a huge energy intake. These energy-dense meals can fool you into taking in more calories than you need. Similar foods, cooked at home, are far less energy-dense. Some people also think that eating certain types of food while avoiding others is more central to their weight-control efforts than eating less food. For weight control, it’s the total calories that count.
Most of you have been taught to eat everything on your plate. Children often get into trouble when they don’t finish their meals. When the portions were smaller, that was no problem, but studies show that even children may have been getting more than what they can take. Similar trends can be seen throughout the world, especially with fast food chains offering better value for upsized meals. But is more food better value? Getting more for your money isn’t good for your waistline or your health. People immediately assume that they’re getting a bargain when they get extra food for a few cents more. Thinking this way could lead to obesity. The calories and fat come with the added value, and this undercuts the bargain you think you’re getting.
As a result, there has been a call for the industry to make healthy choices by not promoting portions that are super-sized. These businesses need people to label their products correctly, listing just how much sugar, salt, and fat are in there. This allows the consumers to make an informed and healthy decision. If you looked at the weight-loss success stories, most of these were about cutting down on portion sizes. It’s a simple fact of inverse proportionality: the less you eat, the more weight you lose.
Most of you underestimate portions and calories. What this basically means is that you could unwittingly ingest hundreds of extra calories every day. This is bad news for your waistline. And doctors say that the thicker your waistline is, the more you put yourself at risk for a heart attack. Estimate the portions of what you eat and talk to a nutritionist about what is good for you. Remember, you also have to be mindful of your food choices. Those that are high in glycemic index make you feel full for longer periods of time. Thus, you won’t crave for snacks in between meals as often. Consider this and always think of what you eat.
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