In a previous post about portion sizes I discussed the size of 1 serving of fruits and vegetables. But ovcourse, our bodies require much more than just fruits and vegetables! I'll provide a few examples of the size of 1 serving of grains, dairy, and protein in this post to try and make this topic a little less confusing.
Most people need between 4-8 servings of grain products depending on their age, gender, and other health issues. Examples of 1 serving of a grain would be:
- 1 slice of bread
- 1/2 a bagel
- 1/2 a pita/ tortilla
- 1/2 cup of cooked rice/ quinoa
- 1/2 cup cooked pasta
- 1/2 muffin
- 3/4 cup hot cereal
- 1 small roll
- 2 medium rice cakes
- 8-10 saltine crackers
It is recommended that at least half of our grains are whole grain, each day. Whole grains contain B vitamins and add fiber to our diet. Fiber is associated with greater cholesterol control and positive heart health.
For more information, take a look at Health Canada's Food Guide website:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
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