I know you're busy. You don't have time to measure everything you eat.But controlling portion size is is key and vital component in achieving good health. So practice this quick and efficient method for eyeballing proper food portions-or your health will truly suffer.
Today, you need to acknowledge that there ridiculously large portions of food tempting you on every corner. Therefore, make sure everything you eat today is a sensible portion. Every serving of food item should fit in the palm of your hand. Imagine a serving of pasta that fits in the palm of your hand; or a serving of a brown rice, an apple, a roll, a piece of meat, a handful of pretzels-all of these servings should easily fit in the palm of your hand. A serving of any beverages is just eight ounces-that's less than a can of soda that's three-fourths full. If you ever question a portion size, take a moment to check the nutrition facts label.
Based on the new USDA Food Guide Pyramid, the average adult needs about two cups of fruit, two to three cups of vegetables, three servings of whole grain, five to six ounces of lean protein, and three cups of dairy each day.
Credit: Melanie Douglass
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