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How to Eyeball Common Portion Sizes

Jonathan

"I think as a nation, we have our perception of what a serving size is lost."
– RD Rebecca Eastep, as cited in The Times and Democrat

This year we bring the U.S. that is part distortion. Oath to correct portion size of foods, not only depends on the food, the portions are so large as they like to be able to pay. I recommend the purchase of small plates and bowls, measuring cups and a food scale for use in 2011. Although I always recommend this article, I know that it is unrealistic that a food scale, etc in the restaurants and the friend to take the parts out. For this reason, here is a list of common food components and tips for taking a look at your portion sizes.

Cover = 3 ounces of meat
Checkbook = 3 oz cooked fish
Cassette = 3 ounces tofu, 1 slice whole grain bread
Baseball or Fist = 1 cup leafy green vegetables, carrots, cooked vegetables, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup cereal, 1 cup popcorn, 1 cup strawberries, 1 medium orange or apple
Bulb = 1 / 2 cup of grapes or blueberries
Mouse Pad = 1 small potato, 1 / 2 cup cooked brown rice, 1 / 2 cup cooked pasta or couscous
Golf ball or a ping-pong ball = 1 / 4 cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons. Hummus, 2 tablespoons. Nut butter
Tip of the thumb or a cube = 1 tsp. Butter or nut butter
4 cubes = 1 1 / 2 ounces of cheese

Have you seen an eyeball measurements of food? Please share!
Jessica, nutritionist