What does it mean to portion control. One main thing is always be happy with who you are and strive to be healthy by eating the correct meal daily. Having portions doesn’t mean counting the peas on the plate or eating tiny amounts but just controlling the portions we eat. Examples: veggies- 1 cup; Fruits - 1 cup; Carbohydrates - 1/2 cup; Protein 3/4 cup; seeds - 2 tsp and Fats - 1/2.