Further to my earlier post, it's always a good idea to check your portion sizes every two to three months as it's easy for them to slowly creep up. and more often than not, portion size is the main cause for why dieters fail to lose weight despite changing what they are eating.
Salter Nutri-Weigh & Go Kitchen Scales, £44.03 (www.dietandfitnessresources.com)
This handy litle device calculates calories, percentage of calories from fat, cholesterol, fibre, protein, as well as GI values for over 1400 foods, ingredients and liquids. It's perfect for those people who are commmitted to weight loss as it helps to educate you about foods.
Adjust-A-Cup 4 in 1 measure, £9.75 (www.decuisine.co.uk)
Forget having to buy four separate measuring cups. This dishwasher safe piece of gadgetry measurs pits, cups, ounces and millilitres. And unlike many other measuring devices on the market, it is suitable for use with dry and wet ingredients.
The Diet Plate, £19.99 plus £3.99 (www.thedietplate.co.uk)
One of the simplest and most ingenious ideas, this correct portion sizes for carbohydrates, protein, and veggies marked out on the plate. Of course, there's always the option to build a potato skyscraper upwards but here's hoping you wouldn't!
cooks Dry Measure, £8.0 (www.mykitchencupboard.co.uk)
This is a favourite of this particular Fitbitch as you can use it to check your dry ingredient portion sizes (over eating of the muesli is a particular weakness) and can be used for cooking too.
