When trying to stick to a healthy diet we often turn to the USDA Food Pyramid for advice on  just how much  is a healthy serving size.  But these amounts are often given in ounces.  I don’t know about you but when I’m eating away from home I don’t bring a scale with me!  OK, I admit it – I don’t like to  use a scale at home either.  What a hassle!

Well, here are some guidelines to use for estimating a proper serving size while on the go, according to Fitness Magazine.

1 serving of meat = the size of a deck of cards

1 serving of cheese = the size of 6 dice

1 serving of fruit or vegetables = the size of your fist

1 serving of whole-grain bread = 1 slice

1 baked potato = 1 computer-mouse-size potato

1 serving of pancakes = 1 CD-size pancake

While I can’t imagine going to IHOP and ordering  just 1 pancake, at least I’ll be aware of what I’m doing so I can cut back elsewhere.  And no fair buying a huge computer mouse just so you can have a bigger potato!

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