Health Insights

How Portion Sizes Have Changed Over the Last 50 Years

How Portion Sizes Have Changed Over the Last 50 Years

Posted by Portions Master on 6th Nov 2025

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 …
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Low Calorie High Satiating Foods for Smarter Eating

Low Calorie High Satiating Foods for Smarter Eating

Posted by Portions Master on 28th Sep 2025

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 …
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What Airlines, Movie Theaters, and Diets All Get Wrong About Portions

What Airlines, Movie Theaters, and Diets All Get Wrong About Portions

Posted by Portions Master on 18th Sep 2025

We've all been there: mindlessly working through a jumbo popcorn during a movie, finishing a tray of snacks on a plane simply because it's there, or following a diet plan that encourages oversized meals in the name of clean eating. Somewhere along the way, our internal sense of how much food is enough got lost. And it’s not entirely your fault. Industries have spent decades shaping our under …
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How to Train Your Brain to Eat Less Without Feeling Deprived

How to Train Your Brain to Eat Less Without Feeling Deprived

Posted by Portions Master on 14th Sep 2025

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 …
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