So here are some tips on how to eat out and still make sure that you stay on track: 1) Look at a menu online prior to your visit. There are always modifications you could ask the waiter to suit your needs. Don’t be Afraid to Customize: a) Can I have the dressing on the side? (Or ask for a healthier dressing for your salad such as olive oil and lemon) b) Instead of deep-fried, can I just get my (protein), grilled or steamed instead? c) If it’s cooked with butter, can we change it to oil/less oil if possible? d) Instead of the rice/pasta, can I just have steamed vegetables as a side please? 2) Order a Salad to Start & Skip the bread! 3) Doggie-Bag It It is about portion control. Therefore, do not feel obligated to finish your whole plate of food when you eat out. When you get to about 80% of fullness, ask the waiter for a takeaway bag and bring your leftovers home! 4) Watch out for these High-Fat Descriptive Words Careful when you see words such as: A la crème, aioli, alfredo, au gratin, creamed or creamy, golden, hollandaise, with gravy, smothered because these are just “extras” that may make your dish tasty, but it won’t be good for your waistline. 5) Watch your carbs! Whether you are in an Italian restaurant, Chinese, or Indian – there will always be the carb filled dishes such as pasta and rice. Instead, opt for a more balanced meal with a protein, complex carb, and vegetables! 6) Do not go to the Restaurant Hungry Do not starve yourself the entire day in anticipation for your night out, you will be so hungry when you get to the restaurant that you are more likely to overeat and gorge down foods you may not have initially planned on choosing. 7) Try to avoid Buffets ~ It is proven that when given more options, people will most likely eat more than they need to.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:59:12 +0000