Eating
Healthy When Eating Out
If you go out to a restaurant to eat, you probably watch your
calories very closely. To assist you with your calorie watching
when dining out, these tips will help you make the most of
it.
- Always order salad dressings or sauces on the side, as this
way you have control over how much you add to your meal.
- When you order grilled fish or vegetables, you should ask
that the food be grilled without butter or oil, or prepared
with very little or either or.
- Anytime you order pasta dishes, be on the lookout for tomato
based sauces instead of the cream based sauces. Tomato based
sauces are much lower in fat and calories, and tomato sauce can
even be counted as a vegetable!
- You should always try to drink water, diet soda, or tea
instead of soda or beverages that contain alcohol.
- If you order dessert, share with a friend. Half of the
dessert will equal half of the calories.
- When you choose a soup, remember that cream based soups are
higher in fat and calories than other soups. A soup can be a
great appetizer, as most are low in calories and you fill you
up pretty fast.
- When ordering a baked potato, ask for salsa instead of sour
cream, butter, cheese, or even bacon. Salsa is very low in
calories and provides a healthy alternative with plenty of
flavor and spice.
- When you are full, stop eating. Listen to your body and what
it tells you.
- If you get full, take half of your meal home. The second
portion of your meal can serve as a second meal later. This
way, you get two meals for the price of one.
- If you're looking to eat
less, order two appetizers or an appetizer and a salad as
your meal.
- If you get a choice of side dishes, get a baked potato or
steamed vegetables instead of french fries.
- Always look for food on the menu that's baked, grilled,
broiled, poached, or steamed. These types of cooking use less
fat in the cooking process and are usually much lower in
calories.
- Plain bread or rolls are low in both fat and calories. When
you add the butter and oil, you increase the fat and calorie
intake.
- As key ingredients to your meal, choose dishes with fruits
and vegetables. Both fruits and vegetables are great sources of
dietary fiber as well as many vitamins and minerals.
- Choose foods made with whole grains, such as whole wheat
bread and dishes made with brown rice.
- If you crave dessert, look for something with low fat, such
as berries or fruit.
- Always remember not to deprive yourself of the foods you
truly love. All types of foods can fit into a well balanced
diet.
Read more: How to
suppress your appetite during the day
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