Eating Healthy When Eating Out
Probably one of the most common misconceptions is that eating out is strictly forbidden when you’re on a diet. People tend to think that eating out during a diet is like adding spices to milk… it doesn’t add up. However, this is just simply not the case. Sure eating out frequently will most likely cause some weight gain, but eating out is not bad if you follow some basic guidelines and can actually be a healthy experience.
Before you go to a restaurant ask the manager or an employee if they serve low fat meals or ask for the nutrition facts of your favorite food. The average meal in a restaurant is around 1000 calories, definitely not healthy for any diet. Though this is true there are some simple ways to cut these calories. First off ask the chef to cook it without added sodium or fat. Most restaurants will acknowledge your request.It’s also a good idea to drink beverages without a straw. A straw can cause you to drink more than normal and a glass of soda can add up to more than 300 calories. When asked for appetizers choose a salad. After ordering an appetizer, try to avoid an entrée that has been fried. Instead order it broiled or grilled which reduces the amount of calories and fats.
When the entrée comes, here are some tips to cut the calorie count even further. If you’re dining with that special someone or a friend, try to share some of it with them. On the other hand, if you’re dining alone try to limit yourself to only eat ¾ of the meal and save the rest for later.
Using these tips as guidelines, eating out can serve as a great reward for successful dieting without having the excess calorie intake.
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These are pretty good tips Mona. I know when I go out to eat at a “sit down” restaurant all bets are off. I don’t do it very often so I can afford to indulge when I do.
I agree that most places are very accommodating in making your meals healthier, all you have to do is ask!
Steve
Great tips and I agree many more sit down places are making the menu diet friendly.