My hand-portion cheat sheet
I don’t always want to get the scales out. A palm, a fist, a cupped hand and a thumb give me a simple way to describe what’s on my plate.
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Hand portions
Palm, fist, cupped hand and thumb: rough visual comparisons for the days the scale stays put.
October 2026
September 2026
Building a plate, one section at a time
When I’m short on ideas, I sketch out the plate first: vegetables, something starchy and a protein ingredient. It’s a handy way to turn a few leftovers into dinner.
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