Health Insights

When it comes to our daily meals, bigger isn’t always better. Over the last five decades, portion sizes in the U.S. have quietly grown, and it’s having a major impact on our health, weight, and relationship with food. At Portions Master, we believe knowledge is the first step toward change. Understanding how portion sizes have evolved, and how they continue to affect our choices, is …

The Gut-Brain Connection: What Your Cravings Are Trying to Tell You We often think of cravings as a failure of willpower, a moment of weakness we need to overcome. But what if your cravings were actually messages from your gut trying to tell you something? Emerging research in nutritional neuroscience is uncovering an incredible relationship between the gut and the brain. It turns out your belly a …

When you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, hunger can be one of your biggest challenges. That’s where low calorie, high satiety foods come into play. These nutrient-dense ingredients help you feel full without overloading on calories, making it easier to stay on track, reduce cravings, and fuel your body the right way. At Portions Master, we believe smarter eating sta …

One of the biggest reasons people abandon healthy eating habits is a sense of deprivation. That feeling of constantly saying "no" can wear down even the most motivated person. But what if you could actually eat less, enjoy your meals more, and never feel like you're missing out? The secret lies in retraining your brain. By combining psychology-backed strategies, mindful habits, and even intermitte …