Eat Like The First Lady

I know this is “Men’s health”, but this is advice we can all use. Most people don’t know what a healthy portion of food is. If it’s put on their plate, they will eat it. Most will eat until they feel full and sometimes bloated. I hate feeling bloated and full but whenever I eat out is when I often have that

First Lady Michelle Obama

feeling. Some people feel that they need to eat everything that’s on their plate. While I’m not the type to waste food, you don’t have to finish everything that’s on your plate. The best way to not waste food is to know proper, healthy portion sizes.

Michelle Obama has made healthy eating a priority in her agenda as the first lady. She has a good reason to as the obesity and overweight statistics of Americans is ridiculously high. Zone Delivery USA nutritionist John Erickson has put together some tips to healthy eating and portion sizes.

• Use your hand to determine portion control

1. Size of hand: Carbohydrates, very little starches
2. Size of palm: Protein including chicken, fish, beef, turkey, egg whites, low fat cheeses, tofu, etc.
3. Size of thumb: Fats and oils, nuts, avocado and olives

• Drinking a large glass of water before eating a meal will slow you down and help reduce calorie intake.
• Select a portion of food before eating instead of snacking directly from the food source, i.e. eating from a container.
• Physical activity is the best way to burn calories. Take small steps to getting active, like forgoing the elevator to opt for the stairs.
• When eating out at restaurants, don’t clean your plate. Most restaurants serve portions far beyond a healthy serving.
• You don’t have to deprive yourself. Even Mrs. Obama has admitted that some of her favorite foods include macaroni and cheese and French fries. It’s all about portion control and balance.

Zone Delivery USA is a leading meal delivery service provider based on balanced meals using a ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% favorable fats.

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