Understanding portion sizes is just as critical to dieting as understanding clean eating. Here is a guide to understanding proper portion sizes.
A baseball (not a softball) is roughly the size of 1 cup. 1 cup is the appropriate serving for berries, cooked grains & pasta, most cereals, vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, and potatoes.
Think of a golf ball when you reach for your peanut butter. It equals around two tablespoons packed with healthy fats and tons of calories. It is important to be portion conscience when eating nuts and nut butters. A golf ball can also be used to measure a serving of dried fruit.
The average chicken breast is one and half to two servings of chicken. A serving of meat is 4 ounces which equals one deck of playing cards.
Use a single ice as a guide for butter and oils, it equals one teaspoon. Four dice equals a serving of cheese or salad dressing.
A compter mouse can be used to measure dry grains, beans, and yogurt. It measures 1/2 a cup.
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