3 Holiday Portion Control Tips

Help your clients sidestep holiday portion pitfalls with this free handout! Check out the preview below and get your copy today!The holidays can be crazy, but don’t let all the festivities derail your journey to good health. Try these strategies for successful portion control during the holidays.Portion Control Tip #1: Get OnlineIf you’re having a holiday gathering at a restaurant or coffee shop, check out the website. Lots of these places have made their nutrition information available online. What are the best options?Look up the calorie, sodium, and fat content of your order before you head out the door. Make sure that the portion size is reasonable. If it’s not, look for alternatives. Or have a snack to stave off temptation.Portion Control Tip #2: ShareIf you want to get or make something that only comes in a large portion, share it with a friend or family member. Whether you're at a restaurant or a holiday party, it can be easier than you think to share a large portion of food. Portion sizes are so huge that you will usually feel full, even after splitting a special holiday meal.Plus, though it may sound corny, this is the season of giving. Sharing a meal is a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit.Portion Control Tip #3: Read Nutrition Facts PanelsPicking up a treat for a holiday gathering or a quick snack while you’re running errands? Check the labels!The Nutrition Facts labels on foods are treasure troves of information. Use the Nutrition Facts to calculate serving size, nutrient content, and much more!This handout is excerpted from the Holiday Challenge! It's not too late to offer your own challenge or simply mine the resources for handouts and presentations. Get it before it sells out!And there are loads of other portion control resources in the Nutrition Education Store.[shopify embed_type="collection" shop="nutrition-education-store.myshopify.com" product_handle="portion-control-health-fair-display"]