About Healthy Eating: Portions vs. Servings

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Healthy Eating From Fiona Haynes, your About Healthy Eating Editor If you eat a small bag of popcorn at the movies, how many servings is that? Well, a small bag is a portion, which is a serving, right? Actually no. That single small small bag might contain two, three, or even four servings. We commonly confuse servings and portions thinking that one equates the other. A careful reading of nutrition labels will tell you that, say, the portion of cereal you just served yourself might actually contain two servings and therefore twice the calories you thought you were consuming. 10 Most Common Portion-Size Mistakes How much we eat is about as important as what we eat. So if you free-pour your morning cereal, whole grain or otherwise, you shouldn't be surprised if you don't lose weight or even gain weight. Many of us mistake portions for servings, but they are not one and the same thing. Find out if you make these common portion-size mistakes. Search Related Topics:  serving size  portion control  lean protein 10 Knock-Out Herbs for Your Kitchen There's nothing quite like fresh herbs to brighten and enliven a dish. Whether you eat low fat, low carb, vegetarian, or follow some other diet, fresh herbs are ideal for adding natural flavor to what otherwise might be ho-hum recipes. Here are 10 must-have herbs for your kitchen. Search Related Topics:  curry  souvlaki  roasting Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes If you're wondering what to bake for a holiday gathering, try these mini pumpkin cupcakes with a rich chocolaty frosting. Dairy-free and gluten-free, these mini morsels ar perfect for almost everyone. Search Related Topics:  dairy-free gluten-free recipes  vegan recipes  dairy-free cupcakes 10 Oatmeal Recipes I begin almost every day with a bowl of oatmeal, even in the height of summer. It's filling, healthy, and lends itself to all kinds of yummy additions. Here are healthy 10 ways to serve your whole-grain goodness. Search Related Topics:  oatmeal recipes  low calorie breakfast recipes  Related Searches Health Food Recipes Healthy Eating Diet Recipes with Cereal Weight Loss Recipes Recipes Calories Featured Articles Pineapple, Coconut Water, Lime and Mint Detox Tonic Low-Fat Holiday Party Nibbles How to Roast Chestnuts How to Make a Winter Salad Miniature Gluten-Free Stollen Loaves Grilled Mushrooms in Sherry Vinegar Marinade   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement