It’s easy to lose track of how much you’re eating when you snack. Grabbing from a bag of nuts or box of crackers, you usually have no idea how much you’ve eaten. A great technique for avoiding this habit is to pre-portion your food into serving-size baggies. To do this, look at the Nutrition Facts Panel on the side of the food’s packaging and find the amount of a single serving. Then, get out your measuring cups.

Today, measure out your snacks for the week into single servings. It may take a little extra time, but it’ll keep your snacking healthier in the long run.