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 Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Photo: Howard L. Puckett

Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Pick up a container of fresh pineapple chunks in the produce section of the supermarket; chop into 1/2-inch pieces for the salsa. Serve with steamed broccoli and warm rolls to complete this 20-minute dinner.

View Recipe: Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa


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