My nutritionist told me that one key to losing weight and controlling my blood sugar is portion size. How big should food servings be?
When you have diabetes, it’s important to keep track of not only what you eat, but how much. Serving sizes for the different foods in the food pyramid are listed below:One serving of fruit equals: • 1 medium piece of fresh fruit • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) of pure fruit juice • 1/2 cup of berries • 1/4 cup of dried fruit One serving of grain equals: • 1 slice of bread • 1/2 a bagel, pita, or English muffin • 1 6-inch tortilla • 1/2 cup of cooked rice, pasta, oatmeal, or other grains • 1 cup cold cereal One serving of vegetables equals: • 1/2 cup cooked or chopped, raw, nonleafy vegetables (green beans, broccoli, carrots, peppers, etc.) • 1 cup chopped, raw, leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, kale, etc.) • 1 cup vegetable juice One serving of protein equals: • 3 ounces lean meat, poultry, or fish (about the size of a deck of cards) • 1 cup tofu • 2 veggie burgers • 1 cup cooked dried beans or peas • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup of tuna • 2 slices of sandwich meat • 4 tablespoons peanut butter One serving of
