Tame Your Tummy with Tips for Better Health Through Portion Control
In a world where portions are growing larger and larger, it is hard to stop yourself from indulging and overeating. Limiting portions can help you lose weight, reduce intestinal issues and improve your overall health, including lowering your risk for diabetes.
St. Louis, MO, July 01, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Trick your tummy into feeling full with these five easy tricks from NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider.
1. Pre-bag snacks. If you are likely to snack frequently throughout the day, divide your snacks into pre-bagged 100 calorie packs and only allow yourself two per day. Some good choices include three cups of plain popcorn, about 17 grapes, 15 mini pretzels, 10 baby carrots with two tablespoons of hummus, or half an avocado.
2. Measure portions. If you are having trouble with grasping portion sizes, measure and weigh your foods according to the servings on nutrition labels. When you eat a whole bag of snacks, you often double or triple the calorie intake.
3. Change your plate. Use portion controlled plates that indicate the serving sizes of different food groups, such as meats, vegetables and starches. Load up with one cup of veggies (preferably leafy greens), 3-4 oz. of lean meat, and 1/2 cup of starches.
4. Eat slower. It can take 15-20 minutes for the body to send signals to your brain that you are full. Enjoy the flavors of the food. Pace yourself throughout your meal and focus on chewing to slow down your eating.
5. Fill up on water. Drink a full glass of water 10 minutes before each meal. Not only is drinking enough water great for your body and well-being, but you will also feel full in less time.
For more information about portion control, visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
About NurseWise
NurseWise is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation in the business of providing multilingual telehealth (nurse triage and health education) services. We partner with health plans, hospitals, providers, colleges and universities, and other specialty organizations to ensure all callers have access to high quality, appropriate care. NurseWise holds full Health Call Center Accreditation from URAC, an accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry, and Health Information Product (HIP) 2 certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which both demonstrate our emphasis on continuous improvement and commitment to quality at all levels of the organization. Our services are designed to encourage individuals to become active participants in their health care, engaging in activities that promote appropriate utilization of care resources as well as better health outcomes for individuals and their families. We have provided uninterrupted service every day since 1995. NurseWise experienced Customer Care Professionals and Registered Nurses at our Clinical Care CentersTM across the country provide Care.Right.Now. through delivery of health information, education, and advice in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. NurseWise has locations in Tempe, Ariz.; El Paso, Texas; Tyler, Texas; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; and St. Louis, Mo. For more information, please visit our website at www.nursewise.com or contact us at info@nursewise.com.
1. Pre-bag snacks. If you are likely to snack frequently throughout the day, divide your snacks into pre-bagged 100 calorie packs and only allow yourself two per day. Some good choices include three cups of plain popcorn, about 17 grapes, 15 mini pretzels, 10 baby carrots with two tablespoons of hummus, or half an avocado.
2. Measure portions. If you are having trouble with grasping portion sizes, measure and weigh your foods according to the servings on nutrition labels. When you eat a whole bag of snacks, you often double or triple the calorie intake.
3. Change your plate. Use portion controlled plates that indicate the serving sizes of different food groups, such as meats, vegetables and starches. Load up with one cup of veggies (preferably leafy greens), 3-4 oz. of lean meat, and 1/2 cup of starches.
4. Eat slower. It can take 15-20 minutes for the body to send signals to your brain that you are full. Enjoy the flavors of the food. Pace yourself throughout your meal and focus on chewing to slow down your eating.
5. Fill up on water. Drink a full glass of water 10 minutes before each meal. Not only is drinking enough water great for your body and well-being, but you will also feel full in less time.
For more information about portion control, visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
About NurseWise
NurseWise is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation in the business of providing multilingual telehealth (nurse triage and health education) services. We partner with health plans, hospitals, providers, colleges and universities, and other specialty organizations to ensure all callers have access to high quality, appropriate care. NurseWise holds full Health Call Center Accreditation from URAC, an accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry, and Health Information Product (HIP) 2 certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which both demonstrate our emphasis on continuous improvement and commitment to quality at all levels of the organization. Our services are designed to encourage individuals to become active participants in their health care, engaging in activities that promote appropriate utilization of care resources as well as better health outcomes for individuals and their families. We have provided uninterrupted service every day since 1995. NurseWise experienced Customer Care Professionals and Registered Nurses at our Clinical Care CentersTM across the country provide Care.Right.Now. through delivery of health information, education, and advice in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner. NurseWise has locations in Tempe, Ariz.; El Paso, Texas; Tyler, Texas; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; and St. Louis, Mo. For more information, please visit our website at www.nursewise.com or contact us at info@nursewise.com.
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