The holidays can be a challenge when it comes to our internal struggle to eat healthy while still enjoying our favorite holiday foods.
The most obvious culprit of weight gain over the holiday season is overindulging on delicious holiday treats. Portion control goes out the window and inevitably the holiday season packs on the pounds.
It’s important to find a balance during this time. A healthy balance that consists of good food and holiday joy with a little portion control. You don’t even need a scale for proper portion control. With these simple tips portions are measured easily and anywhere with your own personalized and portable measuring device, your hand! Here’s how…
Simple Portion Control Tips for the Holidays
Protein Portion: Use the palm of your hand to determine your protein intake for sources such as meat, fish and eggs. One size palm is standard for women and two palms for men.
Vegetable Portion: A scoop of veggies with both hands is a great way to measure salads and other vegetables. One scoop for women and two scoops for men is recommended.
Fruit Portion: The recommended intake of fruit approximately 1 – 2 cups is about one cupped hand size for women and two for men.
Healthy Fat Portions: Healthy fats such as almonds, oils and avocados are nutrient dense foods that can be proportionality measured by your thumb.
We hope you enjoy your holidays while staying lean and healthy with these holiday portion tips!
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