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The Secret To Servings You Need To Know - Karla Salinari
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The Secret To Servings You Need To Know

The serving size secret you must know

Quick Quiz: How many servings are in a bag of snack-size whole-grain crackers? Or a small bottle of locally-pressed juice? Or a lunchbox pack of granola bars?

Hint: it’s not “one.” Often, these products contain two or two-and-a-half servings per package.

Can YOU Eat Just One?

Sure, you could go ahead and enjoy just half the bag, but are you really going to do that?

Don’t beat yourself up if the answer is no: If you place food in front of most people, they tend to eat it all or possibly eating several servings. It’s just the way we’re wired.

The Risks of Supersizing

Eating too much food in one sitting is hard on your body. Here’s why: 

  • Food is meant to be spread throughout the day. Eating too much food at one time causes pain, upset, and sluggish digestion.
  • A rush of glucose is released into your blood. Your pancreas has to work overtime, pumping insulin through the body to absorb all that extra glucose. This can make you feel spacey, weak, irritable, or headachy.
  • Thinking there is some type of emergency, your adrenal glands go into “fight or flight” mode and release adrenaline and cortisol, which is the body’s natural response to stress.
  • When your blood sugar levels finally plummet, you experience wicked cravings for more food—specifically simple carbs or sweets.
  • Research has found that the immune system function is affected for at least five hours after consuming large amounts or several servings of simple carbohydrates.

5 Tips to Kick Portion Distortion

  • Don’t over order – go for salads, soups, and appetizers, which are typically more reasonably sized than entrees.
  • Choose high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains to keep you feeling full and energized.
  • Chew well to aid digestion and give your brain time to register you’re full before you overeat.
  • Get enough water. Often we mistake thirst for hunger.
  • Carry your own snacks. Stock up on snack-sized containers and fill them with baby carrots, air-popped popcorn, or nuts.

GET EVEN HEALTHIER!

Are you curious about how to harmonize your health goals? How to fit wellness into your busy schedule? Let’s talk! Schedule an initial complimentary consultation with me today—or pass this offer on to someone you care about! 


Versión En Español

El secreto está en las porciones

¿Cuántas porciones hay en una bolsa de galletas integrales del tamaño pequeño? ¿O una botella pequeña de jugo natural? ¿O un paquete de barritas de granola?

Usualmente no es “uno”. A menudo, estos productos contienen dos o dos porciones y media por paquete.

¿Puedes comer solo uno?

Claro, puedes comerte solo la mitad de la bolsa, pero ¿realmente vas a hacer eso?

No te sientas mal si la respuesta es no: si pones comida frente a la mayoría de las personas, tienden a comérsela toda. Es a lo que estamos acostumbrados.

Los riesgos de comer con exceso:

Comer mucha comida a la vez le pone mucho estrés a tu cuerpo. Este es el por qué:

  • La comida debe esparcirse a lo largo del día. Comer demasiados alimentos a la vez causa dolor, malestar y una digestión lenta.
  • El cuerpo suelta mucha glucosa en la sangre Y el páncreas tiene que trabajar extras, distribuyendo insulina a través del cuerpo para absorber la glucosa adicional. Esto puede hacer que se sienta débil, irritable o con dolor de cabeza.
  • Al pensar que hay algún tipo de emergencia, sus glándulas suprarrenales entran en modo de “lucha o huida” (O ‘fight or flight’ en ingles) y liberan adrenalina y cortisol, que es la respuesta natural del cuerpo al estrés.
  • Cuando los niveles de azúcar vuelven a bajar, El cuerpo te pide de más comida, específicamente carbohidratos simples o dulces.
  • La investigación ha encontrado que la función del sistema inmunológico se ve afectada durante al menos cinco horas después de consumir grandes cantidades de carbohidratos simples.

5 consejos para comer en moderación 

  • No pida en exceso: elija ensaladas, sopas y aperitivos, que suelen tener un tamaño más razonable que los platos principales.
  • Elija alimentos con alto contenido de fibra como verduras, frutas, frijoles y cereales integrales para que se sienta lleno y con energía.
  • Mastique bien para ayudar a la digestión y darle tiempo a su cerebro para que se dé cuenta de que está lleno antes de comer en exceso.
  • Consiga suficiente agua. A menudo confundimos la sed con el hambre.
  • Lleve su propia merienda. Almacene recipientes y llénelos con zanahorias pequeñas, palomitas de maíz o nueces.
¿Interesado en aprender más? ¡Hablemos! Programe una consulta inicial gratuita conmigo hoy, ¡o pase esta oferta a alguien que le interese!

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