People overestimate their capabilities when measuring food portions; in most cases, the portion on your plate is much larger than your body needs.
To correctly measure food portions, use the hand method. When we measure the amount of food with a fist, palm, or thumb, we can more organically measure how much our bodies need to consume according to our physique.
According to this method:
- your palm measures protein;
- your fist measures vegetables;
- your hand measures carbohydrates;
- your thumb measures fats.