Mastering Portion Control: A Visual Guide

Control portions without measuring everything.

Hand-Based Portions

• Protein: Palm size = 1 serving
• Vegetables: Fist size = 1 serving
• Carbs: Cupped hand = 1 serving
• Fats: Thumb size = 1 serving

Plate Method

• 1/2 plate: Vegetables
• 1/4 plate: Protein
• 1/4 plate: Carbs

Tips

• Use smaller plates
• Don't eat from packages
• Serve food in kitchen, not table
• Wait 20 min before seconds