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Obesity is a serious problem in America, as it is the continent with most people who are overweight. The causes are various and different sources allege different things like bosy size distortion, but others sustain that portion distortion is one cause of obesity in the US. People do not choose small portions anymore, a thing which is favorable for selling companies, which have created this fashion" by offering more for less money.
In order to avoid ordering the bigger portion when in doubt of the size of your plate, one should always measure food. But measuring food when dining out is not actually an option, as neither our companions or the restaurant staff will be approving of this, even if telling them you are a weight loss surgery patient.
An efficient strategy to avoid measuring food at the table is finding some equivalents in other objects that are more familiar and easier to express quantification of size. Therefore, finding familiar daily objects to compare foods with is a great idea for any person trying to have a good weight management
A serving of vegetables or fruits is aproximately similar to a woman's fist or a baseball. Also, a serving of fish, meat or chicken is the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand, not counting the fingers. The golf ball or a large egg could tell you how much a quarter or a cup dried fruits or nuts is, and a tennis ball shows you how much half of the ice cream cup is. A small potato is the size of your computer mouse and a serving of pancakes or small waffles is the size of a CD. More, a teaspoon of peanut butter is similar to a thumb dip and a serving of fish is the size of a checkbook.
If you make associations like these, then it will all be easier for you when it comes to estimating how much food you eat and need. Choosing the small portions will bring several benefits to your health.
If there is any other information you need on how to maintain a healthy diet, contact Ehrlich Bariatrics or register for a free seminar and you will find out what you need.
