Serving Size Info

I found this very helpful information regarding serving sizes on the AARP web site!

What one serving size should look like
Grain Products
1 cup of cereal flakes___________________The size of a fist
1 pancake__________________________ A compact disc
½ cup of cooked rice, pasta, or potato________½ of a baseball
1 slice of bread________________________A cassette tape

Fruits and Veggies
1 cup of salad greens____________________A baseball
1 medium fruit________________________A baseball
½ cup of raisins_______________________A large egg

Dairy and Cheese
1 ½ oz. cheese________________________4 stacked dice
½ cup of ice cream_____________________½ baseball
1 cup serving of milk, yogurt, or fresh greens___The size of a fist

Meats and Alternatives
3 oz. meat, fish, and poultry_______________Deck of cards
3 oz. grilled/baked fish___________________Checkbook
2 Tbsp. peanut butter___________________Ping pong ball

Fats
1 teaspoon of oil________________________The size of your thumb tip