Have you got Portion Distortion?

Whether it is losing weight or just getting healthier, we are often asked what is the perfect portion size for protein, carbs, and veggies. So I'm sure you've all heard the saying before "Eat a handful of nuts the size of your palm."

Well, as a matter of fact, it is true! Depending on the size of your hand, the comparisons with food will vary, but here are the 5 ways you can measure food with one of your hands.

Use the size of your fist to measure the portion sizes of rice, fruits and vegetables. You can also measure these food portions with one full measuring cup.

You can use your thumb as a guide when eating dairy foods or peanut butter. This is the equivalent of 2 tablespoons.

Protein portions like red meat, chicken or fish can be measured by the size of your palm. This is equal to around 100gms-150gms of meat depending on your palm size.

You can cup your hand to measure the portion of snacks like nuts or dried fruits. This is equal to around 1/2 a cup or 30 grams.

A guide for portion sizes of healthy fats like avocado spread, hummus, etc. equates to the size of your fingertip or around 1 teaspoon.