the afiet journal
Notes from the table
Short guides on balanced eating without calorie counting, hand-measure portions and the family table.
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Why restrictive diets backfire, and what works instead
Why restrictive diets backfire: the rule, the rebound and the guilt loop. What the evidence says about regain, and how to build balance without rules.
restrictive dietsyo-yo dietingsustainable eatingfood guilt
· 5 min read
What is a balanced plate? The five food groups, simply
What is a balanced plate? Five food groups, plate proportions from the NHS and Harvard, and how to build one without weighing or counting anything.
balanced platefood groupshealthy platenutrition basics
· 6 min read
Is Turkish food healthy? An honest look at the table
Is Turkish food healthy? Lentils, olive oil dishes and yogurt say yes; bread, salt and dessert need watching. A balanced look with real numbers.
turkish foodturkish cuisinemediterranean dietbalanced eating
· 7 min read
How to eat healthy without counting calories
How to eat healthy without counting calories: use hand measures, five food groups and no rules. A calm guide to balance you can keep for years.
balanced eatingno calorie countinghand portionsfood groups
· 6 min read
Hand portion sizes: measure your plate without a scale
Hand portion sizes explained: palm, fist, cupped hand and thumb, with gram equivalents and real meals. Judge any plate in seconds, no scale needed.
hand portionsportion sizesportion controlno weighing