Health Insights

The Growing Problem of Portion Distortion Have you ever sat down at a restaurant, ordered a meal, and thought, Wow, this is a lot of food—but still managed to eat every last bite? If so, you're not alone. Over the last few decades, portion sizes have ballooned, tricking us into eating far more than we need. This phenomenon, known as portion distortion, is one of the biggest drivers of overea …

We've all been there: you finish a meal, feel good, and then suddenly, there's that voice in your head saying, "Did I eat too much?" It’s like the food went from a satisfying experience to a source of self-doubt. Don't worry—you're not alone. The battle with portion control is one of the oldest struggles in the history of eating. Yet, while diet trends come and go, there's one simple s …

Weekend Eating: The Ultimate Struggle You crushed your meals all week. You meal-prepped, balanced your portions, and made smart choices Monday through Friday. And then... the weekend happened. Suddenly, it's brunch buffets, happy hours, late-night takeout, and an "I deserve this" mindset that snowballs into Monday-morning regret. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: you shouldn't have to choose betwe …

Are You Eating Without Even Thinking About It? Picture this: You sit down to watch your favorite show with a family-sized bag of chips. You tell yourself you'll just have a few. Before you know it, your hand hits the bottom of the bag, and you have no idea how you ate the whole thing. Sound familiar? This is mindless eating, and it's one of the biggest reasons people struggle with portion control …