Control Your Eating By Learning Proper Portion Sizes

We have all been told that to lose weight we must practice proper portion control, but how many of us know what a proper portion size actually looks like? The following visual cues are easy to remember and can help you practice proper portion control.

• 3 ounces of meat is about the size of your palm or a deck of cards.
• 1 cup is about the size of a baseball.
• 1 tablespoon or ounce is about the size of your thumb.
• 1 teaspoon is about the size of your thumb tip.
• 1 tennis ball is about the size of 3/4 cup of veggies or fruit.
• 1 handful of snacks is equivalent to 1-2 ounces.
• 1/4 cup is about the size of one egg.
• 2 teaspoons are about the size of a ping pong ball.
• 1/2 cup is about the size of a computer mouse.