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: Pick lean options such as fish, poultry, beans, or nuts. It is best to limit red meat and avoid processed meats like bacon or cold cuts.

: 1 cup or one medium fruit is about the size of your fist . Nuts or snacks : 1–2 ounces is roughly one cupped hand . Cheese : 1 ounce is about the size of your thumb . Additional Healthy Eating Tips Food Portions: Choosing Just Enough for You - NIDDK healthy food

: 3 ounces is roughly the size of your palm . : Pick lean options such as fish, poultry, beans, or nuts

If you don't have a 9-inch plate handy, the CDC suggests using your hand as a quick reference guide: healthy food