Showing posts with label portion control. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portion control. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Kickin' It

Spicy Garlic and Lime Shrimp


Ingredients
Lime juice from one fresh lime


1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic pressed

36 peeled shrimp

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
Mix all dry seasons together in small bowl.


Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

Add oil to the pan.

When oil is heated, stir in garlic.

Immediately add shrimp.

Squeeze entire fresh lime juice into pan over shrimp.

Sprinkle entire seasoning blend over shrimp.

Saute shrimp for 5-8 minutes.

This dish has a kick to it!

Number of Servings: 2

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 167.5

Total Fat: 7.9 g

Cholesterol: 193.1 mg

Sodium: 804.3 mg

Total Carbs: 2.7 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g

Protein: 21.0 g

Thursday, May 21, 2009

No More Portion Distortion

Knowing portion sizes is just as important as knowing how many portions to eat. The list below includes the number of portions that are recommended daily for most adults and children, and matches standard SINGLE portion sizes with an easy way to visualize its real size.


Fruits + Vegetables Portions

A Single Serving Is About the Size of...

1 medium orange or apple~Tennis ball

1/2 grapefruit ~ Car headlight

1/4 cup dried fruit~ Large egg

1 cup green salad~Adult fist

1/2 cup fruit or cooked vegetables~Billiard ball

6 oz. of 100% vegetable or fruit juice~ Hockey puck

1 small potato~Computer mouse

1 broccoli spear~2 small beanbags


Recommended Daily Servings of Vegetables:

Kids ages 6-12: 3-4 servings

Teen girls: 3-4 servings

Teen boys: 4-5 servings

Adults: 2-5 servings


Recommended Daily Servings of Fruits:

Kids ages 6-12: 2-3 servings

Teen girls: 2-3 servings

Teen boys: 3-4 servings

Adults: 2-5 servings