Health Insights

Why Skipping Meals Can Backfire

Why Skipping Meals Can Backfire

Posted by Portions Master on 22nd Aug 2025

How "Eating Less" Could Be Sabotaging Your Goals It seems logical, if you eat fewer meals, you'll consume fewer calories and lose more weight. Right? Not quite. While it may sound like a simple math equation, your body doesn’t operate like a calculator. Skipping meals, especially as a regular habit, can actually slow down your progress, spike cravings, and create a cycle of frustration that …
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Recovery Days Deserve Real Fuel Too

Recovery Days Deserve Real Fuel Too

Posted by Portions Master on 20th Aug 2025

Why Under-Eating on Rest Days Hurts Progress If you've ever thought, "I'm not working out today, so I probably shouldn't eat as much," you're not alone. But that thinking might be holding you back. Rest days aren’t “off” days for your body—they’re when your body rebuilds, recharges, and makes the gains you’ve been training for. Skimping on nutrition during recov …
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 How to Build the Perfect Plate in Any Situation

How to Build the Perfect Plate in Any Situation

Posted by Portions Master on 8th Aug 2025

Knowing how to structure a meal is one of the most valuable tools for long-term health and success. Whether you’re dining at home, grabbing something on the go, or eating out with friends, the key to making smart choices isn’t about deprivation—it’s about balance. At Portions Master, we’ve developed a simple but powerful visual tool that helps you build the perfect p …
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The Future of Food Tracking: How AI is Changing the Way We Eat

The Future of Food Tracking: How AI is Changing the Way We Eat

Posted by Portions Master on 7th Aug 2025

Food tracking has long been a cornerstone of nutrition and weight management. From handwritten food diaries to barcode scanners and digital apps, people have always sought tools to better understand what they’re eating. But now, we stand at the edge of something far more powerful: artificial intelligence. AI is transforming how we approach food—not just by automating calorie counts, bu …
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