Healthy Eating Tips for Eating Out
Inevitably, despite your best efforts, chances are that you will have to eat out at a restaurant at some point. While you are likely to take in more calories while eating out, there are some things you can do to eat a little healthier while at the restaurant.
14.Avoid the “special” sauce. At a restaurant, the “special” sauce usually comes on a meal that is loaded with calories of little nutritional value. Also avoid fried or battered foods.
15.Scour the menu for healthier options. Buzzwords on restaurant menus that indicate something of better health include steamed, broiled and grilled. Ask for the mixed veggies instead of the fries. Some restaurants will even identify the healthy choices on the menu.
16.Get water with lemon. Instead of getting a soda or some other high calorie drink (it’s never a good idea to drink your calories), ask for water. If you want a little flavor, ask for it with lemon. It adds a light, refreshing taste.
17.Ask for a smaller portion. Many restaurants will provide you with a half portion or a lunch portion if you ask. This can help you reduce your caloric intake. You can also split a meal, although some restaurants will charge you a couple of dollars if you plan to split something.
18.Get an appetizer. Appetizers are often smaller than regular meals. Order an appetizer and then ask that it come with the meal. The same is true of a side. Perhaps order a small appetizer and a side salad or soup, instead of getting an entree.
19.Stop eating. I know we’ve been told to clean our plates, but it is not always healthy. Eating beyond the point that you feel satiated is not a good way to enjoy good health. Just stop and let the server take your food away.
20.Take some of it with you. Instead of eating everything, have it boxed to take with you. You can eat for lunch tomorrow. Just be careful to make sure that it is properly refrigerated if necessary. Leftover safety is important when you travel.