Amazing Benefits of Eating Smaller Portions

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Nikoleta P
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Portion control is one of the best ways to maintain your ideal body weight. Many people are turning to eating smaller meals when they’re trying to slim naturally, but that’s not the only reason why it’s worth the shot.

Lower Caloric Intake

If you’re trying to cut on your calorie intake without feeling hungry all the time, smaller portions will get you there.

Stable Glucose Levels

Glucose levels rise quickly when you eat a large portion of food, but portion control will help you avoid this negative cycle.

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My mission here is to show you that eating healthy can be easy, taste really good and you can even have fun being creative in the kitchen, and all this while you’re taking care of you✨ So today Beet pasta💜 with pesto sauce, feta cheese and avocado😍. . To make the beet dough you’ll need: . -3 beets (peeled, chopped, wrapped in aluminum sheet and cooked in the oven for about 40min-200C/390F). . -1 TBS olive oil. . -3 eggs. . -5 or 7 cups of flour. . -1 tsp. salt. . -Method: process the beets in a blender, mix the beet puree, eggs, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Add 3 cups of flour, and incorporate fully until the dough is elastic, doesn’t stick to hands, and has been kneaded for at least ten minutes. Allow dough to rest for 30 minutes. Roll out using a pasta machine, or with a rolling pin as thinly as possible. Boil the pasta for 2-3min, and it’s that’s it! with this recipe you’ll have about 2 pounds of pasta.✨ . 🇪🇸Mi misión aquí es mostrarte que comer saludable puede ser fácil, saber muy bien e incluso divertido siendo creativo en la cocina, y todo esto mientras cuidad de ti✨Hoy pasta de remolacha con salsa pesto, feta y aguacate💜 . La receta en español está en mi blog👆🏼

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Energy Booster

Eating smaller portions goes hand in hand with eating more frequently. Studies have shown this healthy habit can lead to better productivity and people who practiced it managed to avoid constant cycles of energy spikes and crashes.

Money Saver

In addition to being good for your body, portion control can also be good for your wallet. You can save a lot of money every time you go out by ordering a smaller meal, sharing it with a friend or taking half of it home.