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Serving Sizes....

Heather said: "I found a food scale at the grocery store the other day. I think it cost about 6 bucks. They also have pasta serving measures that might come in handy (for spaghetti type pasta)"

UniqueMystique said: ".....without kitchen tools. One serving (three ounces) of meat, poultry or fish is about the size of a deck of playing cards or the palm of a woman's hand. One serving (one-half cup) of fruit, vegetables, pasta or rice is about the size of a small fist. One serving (one ounce) of cheese is about the size of your thumb. One serving (one cup) of milk, yogurt, or chopped fresh greens is about the size of a small hand holding a tennis ball."

UniqueMystique said: "I think the weight would vary. Depends on how dense the food is. A cup of apples would weigh more than a cup of uncooked pasta. I could be wrong though...I was never very good with mathmatical jive."

spectrachic311 said: "Don't forget...a fluid ounce (8 oz in a cup) is not the same as an ounce (16 oz in a lb). So for foods measured by the cup, you're going only by volume, not weight. A cup of pasta is a serving...not 1/2 a pound. For most foods, you're going to use the volume measurements (cups). For meats, use the weight on the scale (ounces). ;)"

Holly said: "For liquid, a cup = 8 ounces."

loobe said: "Thanks for the serving guide its clear I do not serve the correct size portions. If I did I would not need to lose so much weight. I am confused, I am used to lbs and ounces. What is a cup equivalent to? Lou :confused:"

loobe said: "Thanks Holly I will try to remember that. Can anyone tell me how many ounces is a cup of rice, pasta veg or fruit? I am still confused Lou :confused:"