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Originally Posted by Latchkey Princess
Are you learning from a book, website, or just on your own? I've always wanted to learn how to make cute bento boxes (never thought of applying it to snacks! how creative!) for my kids for when they start going to school, but could never find anything except pictures of already made boxes.
I am just learning on my own. I just google searh bento boxes for ideas...then adjust the ideas to the foods I have on hand. I started because, well, when I "used" to snack, I'd eat the whole bag of whatever....
I am learning that portion control is not just about having a teeny tiny amount of something, but that is has a lot to do with presentation. When I take the TIME to create my snack, using good food choices and making it into ART...I get the creative outlet, plus it takes a little more time to make, so I am not just gobbling some random food down in seconds, then looking for something else to eat...rather instead, I am becoming creative with what I feed my body, I feel more in control, I feel spoiled and special that I took the time to make something just for me!!
bento is traditionally a boxed meal...I just thought I would apply some of the techniques to snacks!! All snacks are not evil!! haha
In the past, this small amount would not satisfy my appetite. And would just look pitiful on a large plate. Now, I use small plates, (that red one I bought at world market) and when you slice thin, an spread it out, it appears to be more food than it actually is. Past habits, I would eat from the box of crackers...10-20 would be gone before I even realized how many I ate...now, I am fully satisfied eating smaller portions.
It does take a little more time...but hey, WE ARE WORTH IT!!