At this time of the year it is easy to over indulge in all
the festive treats.
However, do you know what the actual portion sizes are that
you need to stay healthy? Often it is smaller than you think.
A portion is the amount of food that you eat in one sitting,
on your plate or in a packet.
I thought it would be festive to look at recommended portion
sizes for a Christmas Dinner*
·
Cooked meat (beef, pork, lamb, mince, chicken,
turkey) – a deck of cards
·
Peas/carrots/sweetcorn/mixed vegetables – 3
heaped teaspoons
·
Brussel sprouts 6-8 sprouts
·
Cauliflower – 8 florets
·
Parsnips – 1 medium
·
Roast potatoes – 2 egg sized pieces
·
Boiled Potatoes – Three egg sized pieces or 6
thumb sized new potatoes
It is recommended to also drink 6-8 glasses or cups daily of
water, low fat fizzy or milk including tea and coffee.
Why not add a Sizzling Mineral to your glass of water
for an extra zing!
If you are tempted by the Mulled Wine then the recommended
daily level of alcohol consumption is 3 units a day, which is a large glass of
wine – enjoy!
Cooking and eating to portion size can also cost less and
reduce waste so there are many good reasons to keep an eye on your portion size
for a healthy balanced life.
Also don’t feel guilty about leaving food, it can keep in
the fridge for up to 48 hours, put it in the freezer or offer it to a
neighbour/friend.
Remember as well to share your new knowledge and encourage
the family to join in with a ‘no waste challenge’ this Christmas.
Stay healthy
Sally
*based on an average sized adult
