Portion sizes have increased over the years making it ever-so-much-easier to eat a little more than you should. On this …
We eat too much of these foods
As a nutritionist recognizing the importance of managing portion sizes for good health, I have been tracking changes in …
Large portions influence our perception of how much food we consider “normal.”
Portion sizes in restaurants have increased over time in parallel with rising obesity rates. Turns out, these oversized …
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Create the perfect pair for a satisfying snack
I’m a snacker. I’m also a nutritionist. While many people may think the two do not go together (a nutritionist who …
Try these simple wellness strategies to avoid overeating this holiday season
With the holiday season upon us, food is everywhere. Even though this holiday season will look differently for most of …
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Eat mindfully for better health
Now more than ever, the benefits of practicing mindfulness are addressed quite often. Being mindful or focusing your …
Does reducing the size of your entrée lead you to eat a bigger dessert?
Have you ever wondered if reducing the size of your entrée will lead you to eat a bigger dessert? Well, researchers put …
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Want to eat less? This trick may help.
So many of us struggle with eating too much. And being surrounded by oversized portion sizes makes it more difficult to …
My podcast with Bottom Line on America’s food portion problem and the strategies to overcome it
I joined my pal Sarah Hiner, president of Bottom Line in this PODCAST “America’s Food-Portion Problem, How It …
Doggie-bag it: This trick can help you eat less when dining out
Last week, on April 1, the Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden announced that it will be increasing the portions of …
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My op-ed in the NY Daily News: Regular-size yourself: Portion sizes keep growing; consumers must fight back.
Having studied increasing portion sizes and its relationship to the US obesity epidemic, I was intrigued by the recent …
How I help clients manage portion sizes
As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) counseling clients trying to get healthy and shed a few pounds, a big …