Portion

is a standardized unit of measure found on Nutrition Facts labels (e.g., 1/2 cup of pasta or 15 crackers). It is a reference point, not a recommendation.

Over the last few decades, standard portions in restaurants and packages have grown significantly—sometimes by 200% or 300%. This has skewed our internal "fullness" gauges, leading us to believe that a bagel the size of a small plate or a massive bowl of pasta is a normal single serving. Simple Ways to Manage Portions portion

It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full. Slowing down allows your hormones to signal "stop" before you overreach. is a standardized unit of measure found on