In a super-sized world, it’s very easy to get portion sizes distorted. Chances are, we also grew up with the notion that we must finish everything on our plates. That wouldn’t be a problem if we weren’t served Frisbee sized burgers, Mt. Spaghetti, and sky scraper ice cream cones. Though it’s a learning process, it’s easy to become accustomed to true serving sizes. Your hands are a great tool to grasp the idea of what you should be consuming. Oh, the wonders of the human body…

TIP OF THUMB (approximately 1 teaspoon): Ex: butter, cooking oil

THUMB; KNUCKLE UP (approximately 1oz./1 tablespoon): Ex: low-fat cheese, peanut butter

PALM OF HAND (approximately 3oz.): Ex: Red meat, poultry, fish

SMALL FIST (approximately 1 cup): Ex: Pasta, cereal, rice, raw veggies

HANDFUL (approximately 1-2oz.): Ex: Nuts, raisins; for pretzels/popcorn, 2 handfuls equals 1oz.

TENNIS BALL = 1 serving of fruit

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