Protein portion size

Are you getting enough protein? This article highlights the benefits of protein, top protein foods, and includes a high protein foods chart with a printable PDF curated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. What is protein? Protein is a macronutrient. Macronutrients are the nutrients that you need in your diet in the largest amounts. Hence the

While counting calories, weighing, and measuring your food may be the most accurate method of portion control; it’s not for everyone. Fortunately, there’s an easier way to estimate portion sizes known as the hand method for portion sizes. Using your hand as a guide, you help to manage your portion size for protein, carbohydrates, and fats, specifically.

hand measuring cup....useful

Protein matters for health, weight loss, and metabolism. Learn how to eat more protein with this chart of high-protein foods by a dietitian.

If you need a reminder to stick with your portion control plan, check out these portion control handouts!

Building a Balanced Plate and a Guide on Portion Sizes What should we be eating and how much? We’re often told to “Eat a healthy balanced diet” BUT what does that mean? A healthy diet can be different things to all of us, but from a nutritional perspective we generally need to consider 5 main…