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We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Jan 20, 2009 3:56 PM
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> > With serving sizes increasing in almost all
> foods
> > over the last 30 years, it can be confusing to
> figure
> > out exactly how much you're supposed to put on
> your
> > plate.
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> How can someone be confused about this?
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> Serving sizes have been increasing for a simple
> reason: WE WANT TO EAT MORE FOOD!
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> Eating more food is not a bad thing. It can help you
> nutritionally as well as increase your satisfaction
> and self-esteem.
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> I think you might want to devote the space in the
> Newsletter to another topic.
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> Just a thought.
Wonder why Arlene didn't respond to you?
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Arlene Sanoy RD Kraft Kitchens
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Jan 20, 2009 9:27 AM
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> I just recently watched "someone" on "some" program
> say that you take a normal dinner plate, picture it
> divided into 3rd's. In one 3rd, place a protein, no
> bigger nor thicker than your closed fingered hand, in
> the remaining two 3rd's, fill them up as much as you
> please with fruits & vegetables, fresh and uncooked
> would be the best but steamed or cooked w/the least
> amount of fats & salt & additions would be fine also.
> Sounded SO reasonable and healthful.
A balanced eating plan should include all the food groups: grains, fruits, veggies, dairy, and meat and beans. That being said, you do need at least 3.5 cups of combined fruits and vegetable a day, which could take up sizable real estate on your plate! See our portion control video in the Cooking School section for more help with serving sizes.
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Arlene Sanoy RD Kraft Kitchens
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Jan 20, 2009 9:16 AM
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I have such problems with portion control. When I make pasta, my husband jokes that it looks like I'm cooking for 12 instead of 4. And then I'm tempted to go back and have seconds b/c I don't want to waste it. Does anyone have any great ideas for keeping portions in check?
-JLeight924
One serving of pasta, according to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, is about 1/2 cup cooked per person. If you eat more than that, be sure to count it as part of your total grain choices: A 2,000-calorie eating plan includes 6 servings of grains a day. If seconds tempt you, try plating sensible portions in the kitchen and wrapping up extras before dinner...enjoy leftovers tomorrow!
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Oct 30, 2008 2:19 PM
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>since our lifestyle causes us to eat out a lot, thats where I have a hard time controling serving size, so how can you control serving size there?, other then not eating out so much. full plate, I'am a pastors wife, nursery worker,once a month, starting toddler church....
It's tough trying to balance a healthy lifestyle with one that is so busy, but it's not impossible. You could try any number of ideas (or combine them to suit your needs).
Some people have success either bringing a healthy snack w/them to eat before arriving somewhere- or else being sure that they bring a healthy item to the party/event, such as a veggie plate w/low-fat dip.
Also at buffets, use a small plate to choose your items (such as an appetizer plate even for your main meal). Allow yourself at least 20-30 minutes after you've finished your first "round" before going back for seconds.
You could try the "rule of 2". In addition to your main course, you may choose only 2 other items. That would be an appetizer, a special drink, a side dish or bread item, or a dessert- but not all of them.
It's also a good idea to look around at all the items being offered before making any decisions. That way you don't wind up having a portion of baked chicken on your plate when you find the baked ziti that you REALLY want- and then wind up eating both!
Don't be afraid to wrap up left-overs to take home if portions sizes are large. Or just leave them and throw them away. I know we were all taught as children not to waste food- and the lesson is well ingrained; but it really is better for your heath and well being to just throw it away if you're full, rather than stuff it in to be morally 'good'.
Most important, though, is to pre-plan. It's much easier to eat well if you have healthy items on hand and ready to go; rather than waiting until the last minutes to have to rush to grab something wherever (or whenever) you can. And finally, don't forget to be active everyday. Exercise has a wonderful ability to allow us to "over-indulge" once in a while and not have to reap the consequences on the scale or in our well being!
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Oct 29, 2008 11:44 AM
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I love Kraft foods Ideas. It's very helpful because i can actually plan the week and keep my expenses under control.
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 29, 2008 9:36 PM
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since our lifestyle causes us to eat out a lot, thats where I have a hard time controling serving size, so how can you control serving size there?, other then not eating out so much. full plate, I'am a pastors wife, nursery worker,once a month, starting toddler church in Nov. and sitting up a modgular to move into and getting ready to move,  . life is busy
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 27, 2008 6:27 PM
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I've found the best way for me to keep from overeating at dinnertime is to leave the food in the kitchen. Everyone brings their plate to load up and then brings it to the table in the dining room. When the food is not on the table, it's less tempting to go for seconds!
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 27, 2008 10:52 AM
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> Eating more food is not a bad thing.
Well, considering the steady increase in obesity, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipemia, etc.. in the US, actually it is. Overeating has become an epidemic in the US- and is spreading throughout the world's developed countries. Granted, there are some individuals for whom eating more would be beneficial, and most everyone would benefit from eating more of certain types of foods such as fruits, veggies and whole grains. But as a general policy- Americans eat too much, and exercise too little.
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 26, 2008 2:36 PM
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> With serving sizes increasing in almost all foods
> over the last 30 years, it can be confusing to figure
> out exactly how much you're supposed to put on your
> plate.
How can someone be confused about this?
Serving sizes have been increasing for a simple reason: WE WANT TO EAT MORE FOOD!
Eating more food is not a bad thing. It can help you nutritionally as well as increase your satisfaction and self-esteem.
I think you might want to devote the space in the Newsletter to another topic.
Just a thought.
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 25, 2008 2:52 PM
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>What is the best way to manage appropriate serving sizes for different family members? Daddy is 6'4" & 200+ pounds who inhales his food, & the youngest is a 4 foot something 60 pound 8 yr old who eats v e r y slowly?
Portion sizes are the same for everyone in your family- but the NUMBER of servings will vary. I would go to www.mypyramid.gov and enter each family members info individually- and get a read out of how many servings of each food group everyone needs- and then proceed from there!
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 25, 2008 11:35 AM
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> What is the best way to manage appropriate serving
> g sizes for different family members? Daddy is 6'4"
> & 200+ pounds who inhales his food, & the youngest is
> a 4 foot something 60 pound 8 yr old who eats v e r y
> slowly?
i'd give the big guy a lotof food, but not chunkly food so he would not choke and the little one ,maybe somethign that taste good cold like carrots. IT is hard with a mixed family i know i am in one too.
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 25, 2008 11:18 AM
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Let's see - mom of 3, manager for 2 soccer teams, leader for 2 girl scout troops, church choir member & member of 2 other church groups, part time employed (35 hours/week)
Oh - you meant my DINNER plate  . Here's a question -
What is the best way to manage appropriate serving sizes for different family members? Daddy is 6'4" & 200+ pounds who inhales his food, & the youngest is a 4 foot something 60 pound 8 yr old who eats v e r y slowly?
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 24, 2008 8:48 PM
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Isn't that why they make paper plates?  I agree that men tend to do things "wrong" so we won't ask them to do it again... My husband was wonderful when we had the four kids at home and both working full time; he'd cook the meal when I was working the late shift and did dishes at least half of the time as well. [Yep, he' a keeper for sure.]
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Re: How much is on your plate?
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Sep 24, 2008 8:30 PM
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Speaking of plates, I'm down to 1/3 of my set of dishes since my husband breaks them when he washes the dishes. Does he usually wash the dishes? Not on your life! It's only when I bug him about it and then he'll do the dinner dishes.....and break several.
I know that he's doing this on purpose! I work all day, come home and fix dinner for the family, check homework and pack lunches for the next day.
Yes.....I have a lot on my plate!
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