Kitchen skills
The portion tools I actually recommend
7 July 2026 3 min readBoitumelo Kekana, RD
Portion sizes are a skill, not a personality trait. Tools make the skill easier to learn.
A set of measuring cups and spoons takes the guesswork out of starches and fats. An oil spray bottle can cut the oil in a pan dramatically without changing how you cook.
A food scale is the fastest way to calibrate your eye — weigh your usual portion for two weeks and you will be able to estimate it accurately for life.
I keep the tools I use with clients in the online shop, so you can get the same set I demonstrate in consultations.
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