Many of us eat the right foods....just too much of them. Here are some tricks to cut down on your portion sizes and calories and still eat the foods that you like.

1. Calibrate yourself. Check to see how much you are serving. Pull out your cup and measuring spoons and compare what you are dishing out with the suggested serving size on the nutrition facts label.
2. Eat off of a smaller sized plate or out of a smaller bowl. Drink out of a smaller glass. The bigger the plate, bowl or glass and the more you'll be tempted to fill it up. For example: A serving of Laura Lynn fat-free milk is 85 calories for 8 ounces or 1 cup. Check to see how much liquid your favorite glass holds....mine held 20 ounces!
3. Still hungry for seconds? Instead of going back for higher calorie foods like starches and meat fill up on non-starchy vegetables and salads with low calorie dressing like 'Just 2 Good' that have few calories and lots of fiber.
4. Don't let the movie theatres or fast-food restaurants talk you into bigger portions than you want. If I'm on the road and have few options I often opt for a kids meal.
5. Split your dinner or lunch entrée with a friend or plan on taking food home.

What's the bottom line? Eat until you are satisfied - not stuffed!

This is general information only and should not replace advice or instructions given to you by your physician.

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