How To Use Your Hand As a Guide For Meal Portions

THE RULE OF HAND

If you’re new to thinking about your nutrition and how much protein, fat and carbohydrate you should eat, there is a simple trick that you can use to get you in the ballpark.

Ladies, look at your hand, palm up. Eat a source of protein like meat the size and thickness of your palm.

Now cup your hand like it’s holding  water.  Eat about that much fruit or starchy carbs like rice, bread or pasta.

Now make a fist.  Eat about that much vegetables per meal.

Now look at your thumb.  Eat about that much fat like nuts, oils or avocado.

Men, double all of that!

There, now you have a starting place for a balanced meal.  If you’re ready to learn more and take control of your health, send us a message.  Let’s talk.