Handful
Part of speech: noun
Definition: As much as the hand will grasp or contain. - Joseph Addison A hand's breadth; four inches. A small quantity, usually approximately equal to five, the number of fingers on a hand. Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
Example sentence: Ensure you eat within 20 minutes of a workout. Choose healthy snacks such as slices of ham, a handful of almonds, or fruit. Sometimes before bed, I have a teaspoon of almond butter or peanut butter, which gives me enough protein to get me through the night.
Fistful
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the amount that can be held in a closed fist