Working in the nutrition world, many of my clients have a hard time determining the proper amount of foods they should be eating per meal. So I have adopted the "helping hand" method; a visual aid of sorts. And it works like this:
Make a fist....that represents the amount of carbohydrates you should have per meal.
Spread your fingers out wide....the area your entire hand spans is fruits and vegetables. With this food grouping, it's okay to have more if you like (we all know we don't get enough).
Look at your palm only, fingers not included....this area represents protein.
Make the OK sign with your thumb and forefinger....this represents the limit on fat.
Yes, your body needs all of these food groups (even fats!) which supply our bodies with proper nutrients and energy. You take out one of these food groups and you deprive yourself of some basic essentials. The key, though, as always is.....MODERATION! So be wary of the fad diets that are "low-carb", no fat, high protein, etc....because you need it all.
"Behave your way to success!"
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