How Many Ounces Is a Hand Size? A Handy Portion Guide
                                
                                
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                                Studies show that relying on visual cues can lead to overeating, but using your hand as a guide can help simplify portion control when you don't have a measuring cup or scale. This method provides a surprisingly accurate way to estimate food serving sizes for a wide variety of meals.