Plating Tips That Help With Portion Control
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Julia Austin
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Smaller serving utensils; larger dining utensils
When it comes to choosing utensils that help with portion control, there are some conflicting rules. It can be smart to use smaller serving utensils since you will then (ideally) put less food on your plate. Seeing the serving utensil full gives the impression that you’re serving yourself a lot of food. A smaller serving utensil looks full quicker than a bigger one. But when it comes time to eating, consider using larger forks. One study found that taking larger bites actually leads one to eat less. It may have to do with the feeling of the food in your mouth – a full mouth can mean a full tummy. Small forks lead to small bites, which can make you believe you need to eat more.
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