Keep it Simple: Portion Sizes
We all have a hard time deciphering portion sizes, especially when we're eating off a large plate, or even wedge shaped foods. There are some pretty simple ways to measure portion sizes but sometimes even that is too confusing.
One very simple technique for figuring out how much you should eat is using this simple diagram from the Daily Bureau of Canada.
Easy enough, right?
Did you notice half of the plate is dedicated to veggies!!! I didn't think you missed it, but I just wanted to hit that point home.
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