It’s true to say that most people don’t know what a healthy portion of food should look like.
For some of you, that may be because you’ve been “on a diet” for so long that you just can’t remember what normal eating is.
For others, it can stem from a long battle with an eating disorder.
And for others, it may be something completely different.
But there’s no doubt, the current trend of super-sizing meals doesn’t help us one bit to get it right.
In terms of portion size, using everyday items can be an effective way to work out what a healthy serving of food should look like.
The term portion and serving are often used interchangeably, however they do not mean the same thing.
A portion is the amount of food you choose to eat, for example half a bag of nuts.
A serving is the amount of food health professionals recommend you eat, for example one ounce of nuts.
So, when you choose your portion, you should try to make it as close as possible to the recommended serving sizes. That will help you to stay on track with your healthy eating.