Watch Your Portions!

Supersizing has become part of our culture. Unfortunately, most restaurant portions and sometimes even portions at home are equivalent to 2 – 4 servings. Instead of more food for the money, get your satisfaction from eating well for the money, and try to include as many fruits, vegetables and whole grains as possible. Remember, focus on quality instead of quantity.

What’s an appropriate portion?

			-Look at your plate. It’s recommended to fill half your plate with vegetables, one-quarter with lean protein and one-quarter with starch.
			-One portion of lean protein should be 3 ounces or about the size of a deck of cards.
			-For starches, a portion should be 1/2 cup or about the size of a computer mouse.

What’s the benefit?
Smaller portions mean fewer calories which will lead to:

• a better balance of food groups.
• weight loss.
• a well-rounded supply of essential vitamins and minerals.