I've been told it should be roughly the size of your fist for each meat/fish/pasta/potatoes helping etc. The size of your thumbnail for fats/dressings. And unlimited for plain vegetables/salad. Is this correct?
2006-10-01 20:36:23 · 10 answers · asked by Pixxxie 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Depends on the size of fist which should correlate to the size of your Gob and not your eyes!
2006-10-01 20:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 'fist' measurement is generally used as a guide for protiens. The main consideration here, is that food is fuel. And a person needs to have the right quantities and balance to be healthy.
Another easy to remember guildeling is that your main protien serving should be about the size (volume) of a deck of cards.
What your stomache and brain tell you is most likely not what you need. The only real way to is research and measure your meals. Your stomache is simply telling you based on the volume of food it is used to getting... it adapts to your eating habits. Your brain is telling you based on needs and addictiions.
Now I know people are going to say... "I'm not addicted to foods". Well if that's what you think, stop eating all fast foods for a year, or all sodas and Consentrated fruit drinks... can't do it? It's too hard?? Thats an addiction.
2006-10-01 21:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not your fist - the palm of your hand! One measure for protein - meat, fish etc, one measure for carbs - pasta, potatoes etc, and two portions for veg/salad.
Your fats (dressings etc) are made of mainly fats in the form of oils/mayonnaise etc so keep to an absolute minimum, or do without.
2006-10-01 20:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds right to me. But for example potato's contain no fat at all so if somebody wants a larger portion of things that contain no fat then that should be ok also !!!
2006-10-01 20:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by IloveMarmite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the size of the palm of your hand for meat, and 1 cup of vegetables/salad
2006-10-01 20:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs, 1/2 veggies
2006-10-01 23:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by carol g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess each person have different portion size to satisfy themselves. it's more like a habit. i believe it can be changed , it need time.
just not to overeat, it is unhealthy =)
2006-10-01 20:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the key is not how much..it is the variety that you consume in one meal.. have to have moderate amounts of at least four diff kind of taste and texture on my plate..to boost metabolism.
2006-10-01 20:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats about right. i have heard that veggies should not equal more than a cup. but that is still plenty to fill you up. =-)
2006-10-01 20:39:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what i have heard
2006-10-01 20:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋