There's being visual and then there's this (TW for disordered eating)

[u/FixAdmirable777]

I'm trying to figure out portion sizes to try and be more in control of my eating habits, since I don't really notice fullness/hunger cues a lot of the time. Many people and doctors reference this kind of visual guide using you hand. I get that they mean hover your hand over the food and compare sizes but. I legitimately can see this and not take it as "put all food on your hands before putting it on the plate" 😵‍💫 which, gross.

[u/K4y2a]

Yeah, like you say, scooping it out with your hands might not be the best choice when serving yourself or guests 😅