Comments on: Visual Comparisons Help

By: Hanlie

Hanlie — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:03:02 +0000

Startling indeed! This is why I try to stick to include lots of fresh and whole foods in my diet… I don’t go hungry, but I’m keeping the calories down.
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By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:18 +0000

Great information, Diane! Portion control with volumetric eating is key!

By: Leah

Leah — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:12:59 +0000

I’m a very visual person, so that was very good for me. The apple vs. chocolate chips had me thinking… hmm…

Great post idea!

By: Mary (A Merry Life)

Mary (A Merry Life) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:21:14 +0000

Calorie comparisons are always fascinating. But in the thick of things often you really don’t think about eating two squash – you just think about how much you want peanut butter! Hehe. Vegetables will ALWAYS win – you get to eat more and they are more filling.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:54:44 +0000

Great post – something I’m finding interesting from the comments – how many people would really eat 2 squash? And yet how many people would actually stop at just one tablespoon of PB?

I’ve changed my evening routine a few weeks ago – I’m now eating about 200gm of frozen vegetables (it’s a huge bowl!). With a few spoonfuls of rice, and some pieces of chicken for protein, it’s more filling than anything I’ve ever eaten before. Visually it looks like lots of food, but it’s probably not more than 200 cals when all is said and done.
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By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:48:22 +0000

Yes, calorie comparison really works. And most of the time I go for the “smart choice.” But sometimes, the chocolate chips are worth every calorie!

Have a great weekend!
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By: erin

erin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:36:25 +0000

Wow, those pictures are startling. Thanks for posting them!
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By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:25:16 +0000

In my business, we call that a great data display. Wow, so effective. And, of course, there’s research backing the energy density foods.

I wonder what it would look like to compare foods by sodium content – restaurant food and a reasonable entree at home. Whoa, just to think of the visual.
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By: Tish

Tish — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:07:26 +0000

Yes! I like the comparison of grapes with raisins, also. Fifteen raisins seems like a paltry offering, but 15 luscious grapes is satisfying.
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By: Cammy@TippyToeDiet

Cammy@TippyToeDiet — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:59:10 +0000

I try to listen to my body cues and choose from that, keeping in mind that I need to consider calories AND nutrients when making the decision. That mindfulness moment usually helps me make the best choice. And then there are the other times.
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