How to Eat Less: Becoming Portion Aware

The eleventh Healthy Habits challenge: Be portion aware. Find simple strategies that can help you eat a little less—without even thinking.

250-Calorie Main Dishes

Start with a main dish that’s lower in calories, pair with simple roasted or steamed vegetables or a salad, and you’re on the road to a healthy dinner any night of the week.

Low-Cal Spiced Chops with Mango-Mint Salsa

Spiced Chops with Mango-Mint Salsa

Allspice and mango bring Caribbean flair to this dish. The salsa, redolent of mint, also packs a bit of heat thanks to a dusting of crushed red pepper. If you can afford the extra calories, a Jamaican beer, such as Red Stripe, would complement this meal. Or choose from our picks for the best light beers.

View Recipe: Spiced Chops with Mango-Mint Salsa


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