Monday, May 9, 2011

Use your Hand As A Portion Control Tool


You have a great portion control tool with you at all times your hand.

  • Your thumb = 1 oz
  • Best for:
  • Salad dressing
    • Peanut butter
    • Sour cream
    • Cheese

  • Your palm = 3 oz
  • Best for:
    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Poultry
    • Fish
  • Your closed fist = 1 cup or one serving
    • Beverages
    • Cereal
    • Casseroles
    • Soups
    • Fresh fruit
    • Salads

  • Your thumb tip = 1 tbsp
  • Best for:
    • Butter
    • Margarine
    • Mayonnaise
    • Olive Oil
    • Mustard
    • Relish
    • Ketchup

  • Your fingertip = 1 tsp
  • Best for:
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • vinegar
  • Spices
  • sweeter
  • cream

  • A handful = 1–2 oz of snack food
  • Best for:
  • nuts
  • pretzels
  • baked chips
  • trail mix
  • snacking on cereals 


  • A cupped hand = 1/2 cup
  • Best for:
    • Pasta
    • Rice
    • Beans
    • Potatoes
    • Cooked vegetables
    • Pudding
    • Ice cream

  • Two cupped hands = 1 cup
  • Best for:
  • Salad
  • vegetable serving
  • The spread of your = plate of food

    Let's Get Healthy,
    Coach TIA 

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