We all know that portion control is the key to healthy eating as well as losing and maintaining weight. When you are about to bite into a nice chunk of cheese, it is hard to recall just exactly how big four dice actually are. Four dice is about the equivalent oh a portion of cheese, but who keeps dice in their pockets?
According to Jennifer Nelson, director of clinical dietetics at the Mayo Clinic, all you really need as a portion serving cheat sheet is your hands, fingers and thumbs.
To see how Nelson told Men's Health how hands can guide you through the jungle of portion control, just read more.
- Two fingers = 1 serving of cheese
- Open palm = 1 serving of meat
- Closed fist = 1 serving of fruit or vegetables
- Cupped hand = 1 serving of cereal or grain
- Tip of thumb = 1 serving of margarine, oil, or salad dressing
- Thumb = 1 serving of candy
Diane von Furstenberg
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I think that this could be really helpful in some situations. It would be kind of awkward comparing your palm and your meal in a restaurant, though.
1for each of those, what does 1 serving equal in ounces?
2I think portion control, i.e. knowing what constitutes a serving, is really important. I didn't know until I worked with a trainer. It changed my life.
3I agree that it IS helpful most of the time, but still, especially with cheese, how does one slice measure up? You can't compare a slice to 4 dice ... or can you?
is one slice = 1 serving?
4Neat
5i like when portions are put into terms that i can easily recognize. a palm size or something like that is much more relatable to me rather than 10 ounces or 1/2 cup - especially if you don't have something that can easily measure things for you.
6How do you measure dry spaghetti in the palm of your cupped hand? I usually measure stuff in an actual cup or spoon or whatever, but this is handy for if you're eating out somewhere.
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