So this is kind of a random post but if you don't have a food scale you have to go out TODAY and buy one. I was a measure freak about everything I ate, and now that I have a food scale I see how off some things were with measuring!! You won't regret it, it'll be your new favorite thing in the kitchen, I use it for everything!!! Just got done with my 152 grams of strawberries snack for 50 calories!! Anyone else love their food scale like I do??
Last edited by Bridgettedavis; 05-23-2012 at 03:25 PM.
I've never weighed, measured, or used a food scale. FOR ME it would take some of the pleasure out of eating. If ballparking no longer works for me I may reconsider, though.
I have one, but haven't put the batteries in yet. I was wondering how you account for the weight of the plate/bowl when you weigh your food? I would imagine you wouldn't put the food item (like a piece of fish) directly on the scale.
Guacamole - when I put a plate or bowl on my scale I hit the "On" button again and it zero's the scale out so it will weigh just what I add to the plate/bowl. Works perfectly.
I love my food scale! It especially comes in handy when I'm making lunches for the week. I put the tupperware on, zero out, add meat, zero out, add grain, zero out and then just measure in veggies. Repeat 4 times and I have all my lunches done for the week!
It sits on my counter like any other kitchen tool.
Guacamole - when I put a plate or bowl on my scale I hit the "On" button again and it zero's the scale out so it will weigh just what I add to the plate/bowl. Works perfectly.
Oh! I didn't know that...I would just weigh whatever container would hold the food first!
For the longest time, I thought food scales were for people way too fastidious about controlling their food, maybe even anorexic, LOL. The I got one and realized how much more accurate they are, especially for weighing things like portions of meat which are always variable, not easy to "eyeball", and even a variation of a few ounces from what you think you're eating can result in a variation of a hundred calories.
My scale (a "Biggest Loser" branded scale that I bought at Meijer for $20) zeroes out so I can weigh each item as I put it on the scale, including the container, and now I find myself using it every day.
Food Scale!!
