Portion Control: The "Half-Trick" :

One great tip I learned from reading French Women for All Seasons was the “half-trick.”

Famous author, Mireille Guiliano, first became known through her book, French Women Don’t Get Fat . Her latest book provides more insights and numerous recipes for healthy French cuisines.

The Half Trick
Guiliano recommends that you cut your food in half before you begin eating. Then, after you have eaten the first half, you are reminded to ask yourself “am I still hungry?”

I've found this “halfsies” approach to work well for me. It keeps me aware of what I am eating and it definitely helps me avoid overeating. I continue to cut food into halves, eating only if I am still hungry, until I am full.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of eating whatever is on our plate. The “halfsies” trick is especially great when eating out because portions tend to be larger at restaurants. Also, the “halfsies” approach will help prevent food from being consumed mindlessly.

It also helps me consider “Why am I eating this? Because it’s here, or because I am still hungry?” Sometimes, I am still hungry. And, then, I continue eating half of half, which turns into a tiny morsel which can no longer be halved. In other cases, I find half a portion is, actually, quite enough.

The idea is to be aware of how much food goes into your mouth. Use the “halfsies” trick to stay on top of your game!

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