#portion-control

#portion-control

Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Asda, Ocado and the Co-op are among the big names targeting shoppers who use weight-loss injections, known as GLP-1 agonists, but better known by brand names such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. Ocado's new virtual weight management aisle includes a curated range of GLP-1-friendly products that runs the gamut from tiny (100g) portions of steak costing 3.50 to a trendy powdered greens supplement, AG1, at 107 a pack.

I'm Micah. A busy mom of a very active toddler, a business owner, wife, marathoner, dog mom, and a just trying-to-keep-it-together mom. Each week looks different, with both my husband and me traveling multiple times a month for work while navigating busy schedules and some kind of social life. Even though I work from home, I still struggle to get meals on the table. We rely a lot on leftovers, meal prep, and frozen dishes I made months ago.

But how nutritious it is compared to fresh fruit depends on a few factors. Freeze-drying is actually pretty awesome at preserving the fruits' nutrients, such that research in Plants Journal described freeze-dried fruits as "a concentrated source of nutrients and phytochemicals." Aside from water, you're not missing out on much of the vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds present in the fresh version. In fact, up to 90% of nutrients can be retained.

My main piece of advice, which maybe isn't all that welcome, is to keep to small portions, says Brian Levy, author of Good & Sweet, in which his recipes contain no added sugar. My grandma would keep mini chocolate bars and have just one, but that's never really worked for me. 'Tis the season for stewed fruit, but have you tried Melissa Hemsley's banana slices sandwiched together with peanut butter, half-dipped in melted chocolate and put in the freezer?

something under 10 ounces and under $1.50,

These delicious golden fries are a simple combination of potatoes, vegetable oil, and sea salt. Wendy's website publishes full nutrition facts and ingredient details for those fries, which includes potassium and fiber figures that are higher than some competitors because the fries keep the potato skin. That "natural-cut" approach (along with the no trans fats and transparent nutrition labeling) is the basis for why many would consider Wendy's the healthiest fast food fries you can buy right now in the U.S., provided you choose portions carefully.

Halving baked goods not only reduces waste, allowing guests to enjoy smaller portions without leftovers, but it also lets them mix and match their favorites.