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Let’s face it we cannot live without treats. Today we will figure out a portion control hack to enjoy favorite treats. Treat is often mistaken with snacks because of the way they are marketed. However, they are two separate things Treats refer to the cookies, candies and potato chips etc which you crave for, it simply add calories, sugar and salt to our diet. Did you know that small quantities of treat can be a part of a healthy diet? In portion control for weight loss we can enjoy our treats and still lose weight by limiting it to 120 calorie a day.   Let us dig into the trick to not indulge too much on our favorite candies or cookies etc. The secret which works wonders is single-serving portion control. Get used to buying (or making) single-serving bags of treats (trick or treat bags) which ever you fall for and stick to eating just one bag at a time. Therefore, the next time you go to a store try buying individually packaged portion such as a little 100-calorie bag...

In this outbreak of covid-19 everyone’s focus is on the question of how to boost immune system? Earlier we discussed 4 ways to boost immune system today here are some foods to boost immune system. A strong immune system caters to keep a person healthy; it carries organs, cells, tissues and protein which carry out bodily processes to fight any viruses or bacteria etc. Therefore, incorporating specific food into the diet may act as an immune system booster the following may be some of those: Oily fish: An important element to optimize immunity is consumption of zinc. This can be found in protein especially in oily fish containing omega-3 fatty acid. Oily fish includes Salmon, Tuna and Pilchards etc. Almonds : Second important element is selenium which can be found in nuts . These nuts are loaded with antioxidants and are a source of vitamin E too which also is another nutrient for immunity. Therefore, 1 tablespoon according to  portion control for weight ...

Definition of Dairy: It is any food made of milk products of animals, most commonly from cows. The products includes: creams, cheeses and desserts . They are a source of calcium and other vital vitamins, therefore, dairy free weight loss means deficiency in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. so please do not go for dairy free diets and should include dairy in our daily diet. However, in portion control for weight loss milk that helps you lose weight is low fat milk, similarly low fat yogurt and cheese etc.   There are some people who cannot drink milk or eat dairy products they may go for milk substitutes with added calcium for example taking soya milk.                          photo courtesy: google How often should be taken? There is no best time to drink milk but since we are aware of the importance of dairy we should include dairy in each meal of a day which means it must be consumed three times a ...

Protein definition: Proteins are vital nutrients for a human body, the macro nutrient is essential for building muscle mass, structure and function of cells   and serves as a source of fuel to the body. Protein break down as fuel and helps in increased metabolism which is helpful for weight loss. It is commonly found in animal products, legumes and nuts (we will not consider nuts as protein in this diet). here is a list of protein enriched foods: photo courtesy: google Meat (Chicken, beef, lamb, seafood) Eggs Lentils Pulses Beans how often should be taken? As we are aware of the importance of protein therefore we should know one should include protein in each meal of a day which means it must be consumed three times a day including breakfast, lunch and dinner. how much protein for weight loss? There should be 2 to 3 portions of protein taken each day in order to loose weight. Females should consume 2 to 3 portions while males should consume 3 definite p...

A portion control diet is not really diet, it is a lifestyle change as we train our body to eat less from every portion of a balanced diet. According to Lisa Young PhD, RD author of the portion teller plan: The no-diet reality guide to eating, cheating, and losing weight permanently. 'You don't want to feel like you're on a diet, but you have to eat fewer calories.' An average woman needs to eat around 2000 calorie while for a male 2500 calorie a day to maintain their weight but to loose weight around one pound a week a woman needs 1500 calorie while a male needs 2000 calorie. However, it depends upon different factors. A portion is what one puts on ones plate, while a serving is the exact amount of food and this serving size can help one at practicing portion control. This can be  through various ways for example using everyday objects as a measure or simply by using smaller plates and glasses to cut down the amount of food or drink one consumes. One can divide a p...