After reading this month's article, you will understand how portion size really does matter, especially for those who are trying to lose weight. The bigger the serving size, the more calories. Of course, this depends on how much YOU decide to consume. Unfortunately, there is research that shows when given a larger portion of food, individuals will consume more than necessary. Many people make the mistake of mindless eating and/or eating just for the sake of cleaning one's plate. Sometimes when you super-size or receive double the amount of food, it's not always a great value. You may think it's a good value for your money, but what about your waistline?

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