QT#11: What is a serving size for fruits and vegetables?
04
July
The image says it all. Sometimes it’s not easy determining serving sizes (and atrocious hotel portions don’t help either!) so most of us try to make do with estimating sizes or just trusting our “gut feeling” (pun not intended). But both of these can result in bad judgment calls, so here’s an easy quick tip for today:
One serving of fruits and vegetables should fit within the palm of your hand.
-Via 5aday (a government website that promotes the consumption of fruits and vegetables)
Do visit the site for more information on why fruits and vegetables are crucial for a healthy body and check out the special sections for men and women.
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