Serving size matters!

3:01 PM Remy Maguire - Manifest the Best 0 Comments

If you make smart, healthy choices and fill your (small) plates with a lots of veggies and fruits, a serving of healthy carbs and a lean protein you shouldn't have to count calories ever again. Eating this way will keep your nourished and satisfied, naturally eating just what your body needs and maintaining a healthy body weight.

A typical intake of carbohydrates for the day should look like this:

5-8 serving of veggies

2-4 servings of grains (This is lower than the usda pyramids recommendation of 6-11 servings -- I recommend more veggies and less grains in your diet to keep blood sugar levels in better balance. Lowering your intake of grains can help you do this and can help you reach your goal weight. Finding the amount that works for YOU is most important. Play with your food:)

2-4 servings of fruits

Grain Serving Sizes (Examples)

1 slice WHOLE grain bread
1/4 regular sized bagel
1 bagel thin
3/4 c dry cereal
1/3 - 1/2 c cooked rice or pasta
1/2 c cooked beans, lentils, peas
1/2 large baked potato

Veggies
1 cup leafy greens - raw
1/2 c cooked veggies
3/4 c veggie juice

Fruits
1 apple, orange or banana
1/2 c chopped, cooked or canned fruit
2 kiwis
1/2 c fruit juice
1/4 c dried fruit


Next up - PROTEIN!