PORTIONS MASTER

£9.99, ebay.co.uk YoU place this segmented plastic template on your plate and serve your meal into it (you then take the template away). half is for vegetables or fruit; the other two quarters are for protein and carbohydrate. different sizes are available depending on your weight goal, starting at 57kg (9 st). EXPERT VERDICT: This works best with meals such as roast dinners where there are distinct carb, protein and veg elements. For composite meals such as chilli or bolognese, you’re told to ignore the two small ‘holes’ and just use the bigger compartment twice — once for the composite food and then again for the veg, but i don’t think it really works three times a day as the manufacturer claims. however, even if you just use it for dinner, it should help weight control — though i’m not sure whether a 57kg Portion master really will help you achieve that specific weight. 7/10