Portions 101

How much do we really know about portions? Do we know what is "enough"? Or, what is too much? Restaurants, takeaways and food packaging sizes are causing some confusion, and often these "servings" are WAY too big for the average adult. So, do you know how much you should be eating from the different food groups? This blog post will clear things up and give you a practical view of the average amount of the different food groups we should eat at our main meal. The food groups are divided into 4 main categories: Protein, starches, vegetables/salad, and lastly, fat. Let's take a look! In general, this is what a plate should look like at lunch and/or dinner. 1. DIFFERENT FOOD GROUPS Firstly, the most important remark: It should contain different food groups. We should always include a variety of different food groups to get the most benefits out of the meal (with regards to nutrients); different food groups can help us to stay fuller for longer while helping to