Lose Weight with Portion Control

The Smartest Weight Loss Tricks Ever

Lose weight without counting calories when you try these inventive new uses for everyday objects
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Diameter of a Quarter = 1 Serving of Spaghetti (Dry)

Pasta doubles in size when cooked, so it’s easy to measure out more than you need. Hold a bunch of dry spaghetti in your hand. A single serving of dry long noodles should about ¾” to 1” in diameter (2 cups cooked). 

Calories: 420

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