Size of Hand Portion Control
March 19, 2009 by Peggy Rowland
Filed under Women's Health
How often do you stop to think about the size of that serving of chicken or potatoes on your plate? You can become more aware with a simple built-in tool — your hand!
Nutritionist John Erickson of Zone Delivery USA recommends using your hand to determine portion size:
Size of hand: Carbohydrates, very little starches
Size of palm: Protein including chicken, fish, beef, turkey, egg whites, low fat cheeses, tofu, etc.
Size of thumb: Fats and oils, nuts, avocado and olives
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