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If you stick to the recipes in this book, your portions will automatically be controlled. Of course, that’s not the case if you’re making a different recipe or you’re dining out.

A good guideline that always helps me at home: picture a plate divided in half. Fill one half with salad and veggies, one quarter with whole grains and the last quarter with lean protein. You can mix up your food options at each meal to maximize your nutrient intake and shake things up for your taste buds. Another trick to use at home is to eat on smaller plates; studies show you’ll eat less but you will still feel full.

When you eat out, try to use a few tricks to keep portion sizes under control. For instance, pass on the bread basket (it’s too easy to lose track of slices), order a starter as your full meal, split a main with a dining companion, or take half the meal home for lunch the next day.