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3 Tricks for Better Portion Control

Watching what you eat is only half the battle. Keeping an eye on how much you eat – even healthy foods – is just as important

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Watching what you eat is only half the battle in reaching a healthy weight. Keeping an eye on how much you eat – even healthy foods – is just as important.

“No matter how healthy the choices, calories, fats, oils and salt can add up very quickly if you’re eating multiple servings,” notes Danielle Friedman, MD, a bariatric surgeon with Hartford HealthCare in Bridgeport and Wilton.

Here’swhat you need to know about portion sizes and weight loss, according to a weight loss surgeon.

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