Healthy Food May 2026

The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate suggests the following proportions for a balanced meal:

: 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

If you don't have a 9-inch plate handy, the CDC suggests using your hand as a quick reference guide: The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate suggests the following