Daily Fit Tip: Divide your plate to lose weight

When it comes to eating healthy, portion control is key. Eating the right sized servings is important for sure, but so is eating the right amounts of each type of food. That's why diet experts recommend visually dividing your plate before meal time. Half of your plate should hold veggies. The other half should be divided again; one side should hold a portion of meat and the other a portion of grain.

Obviously, when you eat combo foods like casseroles or spaghetti, dividing your plate may be more of a mental exercise. But by loading your plate with veggies and reasonable servings of protein and starch, you'll be sure to get plenty of nutrition without getting too many calories. Check out this website for more easy portion-sizing tricks.