ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PORTION CONTROL DIET

 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PORTION CONTROL DIET.
In the world of today whenever someone talk about diet ,the most common kind of diet is portion control diet. World is organizing seminars, writing articles and publishing books on the fruitful effects of portion control diet.sometimes the concept of portion control diet makes so many people confuse. Due to lack of knowledge about portion control and lack of awareness people are unable to understand its basics and its benefits. This article will help all those who are wondering about this emerging kind of diet for the weight loss.
    Portion control also known as PC diet is easiest way of diet and to achieve your weight loss target.it opposes the idea of crash diet and strict diet charts. It allow its followers to eat whatever they want but while staying in a already set limits.  
    Portion control covers all the portion of important nutrients including carbohydrate, protein,fats,fruits and dairy.
 
CARBOHYDRATE PORTION:
Carbohydrate is the first energy source for the body but at the same time carbohydrates make body to gain weight fast. Carbohydrates include all the flours, breads, dough, buns and pita breads.potatoes are also rich source of carbohydrates.the most important step in portion control is to understand the concept of the portion of carbs in daily diet of a person. For example,A normal person who is not following portion control is eating 4 pieces of bread or a chapati of 130grams. This is caloric food .but if you are following your portion control then you have to make your portion little than before. 2 slices of bread or a chapati of 80grams will be enough for carbohydrate portions and at a time this quantity is considered as 2 portions of carbs. At one time in lunch ,dinner or breakfast one is allowed to have two portions of carbs. But if someone is having one portion in one time of meal then its OK but more than two carbs portion will destroy the concept of carbs.
 
PORTION OF PROTEIN:
Protein portion have their unique concept in the field of portion control diet.one is allowed to have protein portion in a good quantity because it is said that protein does not makes you fat. For muscle gain protein is the best food. Protein portion includes eggs ,chicken, lentils,chickpeas and all kind of meat. In portion control one is asked to cover protein in all 3 meals of a day and you can not skip this important portion.
 
PORTION OF FAT:
Fat portion is not difficult to understand. Everyone knows that fats are not considered good for diet and for those people who aims to loose their weight. Fats are the second energy source and is enough to make you fat if intake is excessive.
Junk food should be totally restricted from diet in order to loose weight. If you are taking other portions in a accurate way but the portion of fat is greater than set limit,then it will not be good for those who aims to loose weight. In 3 meals a day you are allowed to have 1 or maximum 2 table spoons of oil in every meal,
But most important thing to keep in mind is that you cant cheat your meal otherwise the results will not be fruitful and you may go through disappointment when you will check your weight.
 
 
 
PORTION OF DAIRY:
Dairy portion is as indicated in the name of dairy ,any food made of milk of animals, most commonly from cows,buffaloes and goats. The products includes: creams, butter, cheeses and desserts made by milk. They are a source of calcium and other vital vitamins, therefore, dairy free weight loss means that ultimately there will be deficiency in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D that are important constituent of bones and necessary for strength. so people should not go for dairy free diets and must include dairy in their daily diet or meal plan.
 
However, in portion control for weight loss milk that helps you lose weight is low fat milk, skimmed milk .for example you can boil milk and then can remove the layer of cream from the surface of milk to make it low fat milk at home.similarly low fat yogurt and cheese etc are in market.  There are some people who cannot drink milk or eat dairy products they may have for milk alternatives that contain calcium for example they may have soya milk to cover this important portion.
 
PORTION OF Fruits AND JUICES.
there is always a confusion in juices of fruits and the raw fruits. One thing must keep in mind that in portion control or PC diet juices are always discouraged and people are motivated to have fresh fruits in their meals. One piece of fruit is considered enough with every meal in a day for example a medium size banana, or a guava or apple.you should know about those fruits which are highly sweet and highly caloric like mangoes.
Fruit portion can be saved for some other time in a day whenever a person is feeling hungry
 
USE OF SALAD:
Use of salad should be made mandatory in daily routine. It should be a part of healthy lifestyle as it keeps you fresh and gives you energy.
Due to the high-fibre and high-protein content, it promotes good health and helps you lose weight fastly and you reach toward your target.
Eggs lead to increased HDL (“good”) cholesterol, which helps reduce many other diseases like heart disease and other alarming pathologies.
Avocados,cucumber and fresh salads are rich in fibre, leading to the growth of healthy bacteria, thereby promoting good health and your stomach stay fill for long time and you can protect yourself from having hunger pangs.
Cucumbers contain beneficial antioxidants to boost your metabolism that help prevent the build-up of waste material and may help in detoxification ultimately reduce the risk of diseases.
Eggs contain main antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin, which help in acquiring good eye health and keeping you healthy and energetic.
 
In portion control sometimes if you miss your set limit or overeat ,it means you are out of track but then instead of regretting you should start your routine again .it is the most relaxing way of diet because it does not ask you to do crash diet. You can eat the food of your choice but in limits and portions.