“However, a simple and visual way of understanding portion size is to use your hands:” Meat – the size of your palm Poultry/fish - the size of your hand Vegetables – a cupped handful ...

Portion sizes and type 2 diabetes go hand in hand. When you eat more food ... The more weight you carry, the harder it is for your body to use insulin effectively. Large portions often come ...

You can either use measuring cups and spoons, or a portion size guide. If you’re ever without food scales or measuring utensils, your hands can be used as a rough portion control guide.