I'm half American and half Dutch. Having lived in Holland my whole life I am
indeed stunned by the huge quantities served in american restaurants. I
usually end up sharing a dish/steak.whatever with my mom or sister.The
steaks we have here are hamburger sized ) when compared to the american
steaks.

I think if more people (struggling with their weight or not) tried to halve
their portions and take it home/share it that they'd find they'd feel a lot
better. It really isn't necessary or healthy to each a huge steak.

Mel


"al" > wrote in message
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> <Alan > wrote in message
> > Did you notice the comment in the OP about how restaurants who serve
> > tourists serve much huger portions that the French do when they're
> > eating just for themselves???
> >
> >
> > I think you got 'trapped'.
> >
> >
>
> It's true - if there's one thing everyone says about eating out in the USA
> when they visit as tourists, it's that the size of the portions defy
belief!
> Now I really do like a good big meal from time to time and it's great the
> way steak and lobster (things that are very expensive here in the UK) are
in
> many places very cheap in comparison and of excellent quality - BUT ....
> it's not very good for you to eat two huge meals a day every day of your
> life - no matter how fatty or not they are. If you eat such a quantity of
> food, then whether or not it has a few extra grams of fat in it, you will
> get fat and have health problems.
>
> When you eat out in a nice restaurant anywhere you kinda expect a large
> portion however (unless it's an 80's themed yuppie joint!). That may
sound
> contradictory, but what I mean is the type of place that isn't an
every-day
> joint (unless you're very well off!). In France and in all Mediterranean
> countries the diet tends to be very healthy with smaller amounts eaten
> across more time. This is much better for your body. The UK/USA in
> particular seem to be obsessed with diets from women's magazines that I'm
> sure do more harm than good over time. Just being sensible - eating
without
> rushing, eating smaller (not small!) portions and getting some exercise
will
> not only be better for your body, but also for your general well-being.
>
>
>
> a
>
>


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