Keeping Portions in Check
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One listener asked “How can I eat healthy and still be able to enjoy fries, sweets, and pork?” I think I can help with that.
Hi, I’m Dr. Griffin Rodgers, bringing you Healthy Moments from the NIH. I’m the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Eating healthy is one way to stay at a healthy weight, and can help you prevent or control diabetes.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t have occasional indulgences. When you do eat a dish that is high in fat or sugar, pay attention to portion size. For instance, eat a small serving of fries, and don’t eat them every day.
One serving of meat is 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of cards. Bake or broil instead of frying. Sweets are okay, but not every day. Add fruit at the end of a meal if you are still hungry.
And for more tips, visit our website at NIDDK or MyMajicDC.com . This is Dr. Griffin Rodgers. Join me next week for more Healthy Moments.
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