"Handy" Party-Going Advice

It's not as difficult as you might think to keep an eye on portion sizes when you're faced with the spread at holiday parties. In fact, by using a rule of thumb (or hand!) you can actually use your fingers and hand to measure standard serving sizes!

Yep, you've got a measuring cup right there at the end of your arm... and a spoon on your finger!

• Fist = 1 cup, such as fruit or 1 medium whole, raw fruit
• Half of Fist = 1/2 cup, such as a serving of rice or pasta
• Both Thumbs = 1 ounce, such as a serving of cheese or meat
• Tip of Thumb = Approximately 1 teaspoon
• One Cupped Hand = 1 or 2 ounces of dry goods (nuts, cereal, pretzels)

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