Think about it – when did a muffin become as big as your head? The average bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter, while today it's 6 inches in diameter. 5 ounces, while today it's 8 ounces. The ...

It is important not to overeat when you are vacation. Health experts suggest that when dining out, eat the things that fill us up first like fiber and vegetables. You can also cut down on large ...

Portion and serving size are not synonyms, although many of us think of them as such. Because the words are used interchangeably we have become less accurate in judging just how much food we do eat ...

Have you ever been enjoying a sleeve of Oreos when someone decides to chime in with the fact that, actually, a serving size is only three cookies? We hear about “serving sizes,” “portions” and often ...

Not many people cook or eat meals and snacks served in perfectly measured and weighed portion sizes. Even foods that come in packages mention serving sizes that are difficult to understand. How many ...

Portions have grown in astounding ways during the past few decades. For instance, a typical bagel in the mid-1980s measured about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter. Today’s standard bagels are twice as ...

A new app has been developed to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. It tells users whether they are eating the right portion sizes, as well ...

Portion control can be an effective tool for weight loss. It involves managing the amount of food a person eats during meals. Methods include using portion plates and keeping a food diary. A portion ...

Almost nobody can stop eating at just one normal serving if there's extra food on their plate, Penn State researchers have shown, and this tendency coupled with the spread of megaportions may be ...

Clean eating has become the hot topic of many conversations in the wellness world. However, there is controversy surrounding the research behind it, as some scientists argue it can lead to disordered ...