Portion sizes Archives - Dr. Lisa Young, PhD, RDN

A smarter way to cut 300+ calories a day — without feeling deprived!

March 25, 2026 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, If you’ve followed my work, you know I often recommend eating smaller portions of ultra-processed and less …

January 21, 2026 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines were recently released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and …

December 3, 2025 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, As a long-term registered dietitian nutritionist with 3 decades of experience, I’ve observed one constant thread …

May 20, 2024 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, As a nutritionist, I counsel many clients who know what foods to eat to lose weight and be healthy. However, …

April 1, 2024 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, Practicing portion control while savoring balanced portions is important, even when enjoying nutritious foods. …

February 26, 2024 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, Portion sizes play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. The question of whether portion sizes …

January 8, 2024 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, Happy New Year. Hope 2024 is off to a great start. As we step into the promising embrace of 2024, it's the …

November 27, 2023 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I am grateful for YOU for taking the time out of your busy …

September 11, 2023 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, With summer winding down, it’s back-to-school season for many of us. (I teach nutrition to NYU college students, …

July 3, 2023 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, While it can be challenging to maintain healthy eating habits over a holiday weekend, it is possible! You can …

May 22, 2023 // by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, Volume lovers, this is for you! Yes, you can increase your portion sizes (at times) and eat healthfully. And you …

September 19, 2022 // by Dr. Lisa Young

As a nutritionist and portion-size researcher, I’ve helped thousands of clients slim down while eating foods they love …