Serve it up: The Wine-Trax wineglass features decorative etchings that keep track of 4-, 6- and 8-ounce servings.

We like unwinding with a nice glass of Shiraz from time to time, but sometimes it’s tough knowing how much is too much. How can we avoid those pesky extra calories, not to mention regrettable impromptu karaoke moments?

Wine drinker Gail Curtis came up with a novel solution for keeping our indulgence at a healthy level: Wine-Trax, a wineglass satin-etched with markings at the 4-, 6- and 8-ounce levels for discreet portion control. Inspired by her experience tracking Points as a Weight Watchers member, Curtis wanted an easy way to take the guesswork out of pouring. Naturally, the invention has attracted quite a few fans. “I’ve had such great response from my hungry-girl.com mention that I’ve decided to ramp up the business,” she says. Moderation made simple — we’ll all toast to that!

How about you: Do you have any tips for controlling portions? Let us know below.

Photo credit: Andrew McCaul

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