How to Measure Food Using Your Hands
Control your portions even when you don’t have measuring cups or spoons. Judge the size of your serving by using your hand.
- ½ cup = cupped hand
Measure grains, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, beans, cooked vegetables
- 1 cup = 2 cupped hands
Measure grains, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, beans, cooked vegetables
- 3 ounces = open palm of hand
The perfect serving of beef, poultry, pork or fish
- 1 teaspoon = fingertip
Butter, mustard, mayonnaise, sauces
- 1-2 Tablespoons = thumb
Salad dressing, peanut butter, hard cheese
- 1 cup = clinched fist
Cereal, fresh fruits, salads, casseroles
