Using a smaller dinner plate
The Basics
“It sound simple – and it is!” says Pinal Patel, nutritionist with GetFit Nutrition. “By serving your dinner on a smaller plate, you will feel that you’re not serving yourself short. You can even try it out on those that you may cook for, if you’re concerned about their portion control”.
Common Myths and Misconceptions
- “A smaller plate means I can have second helpings”. Not so if you are trying to control your food intake. If you aren’t full after finishing your meal, drink a glass of water and then wait for at about 20 minutes – you’ll soon forget about those second helpings. Check your ‘fullness’ level on the fridge magnet – ask yourself how hungry you are…
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overload your plate. Just because you have used a smaller plate doesn’t mean you can pile it high with food!
- Serve your portions and then clear away leftovers before you sit down to eat – freeze or throw away the leftovers if you think you’ll be tempted to pick at them.
- Fill half of your plate with vegetables or salad first and then add the protein (e.g. meat, fish) and starch (e.g. potatoes, pasta) portions.
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