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EATING OUT TIPS |
Going out to dinner with friends can be so much fun. Just because you're watching your weight doesn't mean you have to miss out on a night of dining out.
Menus are full of such tempting foods, and most of the time you end up eating more than you would at home. Here are some tips so you can stick to that healthy diet of yours, and enjoy eating out as well.
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1. DON'T LEAVE THE HOUSE FAMISHED. Have a light snack, like a piece of high fiber fruit or something with protein in it (nuts or a glass of skim milk) an hour before your reservation. Make sure you've had a few glasses of water or a cup of tea before you leave, too.
2. EAT THE LOW-CAL ITEMS ON YOUR PLATE FIRST, then graduate. Start with salads, veggies, and broth soups, and eat meats and starches last. By the time you get to them, you'll be full enough to be content with smaller portions of the high-calorie choices.
3. SELECT baked, broiled or grilled foods instead of fried or breaded.
4. HAVE YOUR DRESSINGS, toppings and sauces served on the side. On your salad, choose vinaigrette-based salad dressing instead of creamy dressings.
5. ORDER A SMALL SALAD as an appetizer, which will help fill you up before the main meal.
6. IDENTIFY GENERAL DISHES and food items that fit into your diet (such as fish, salads and whole grain bread) so you recognize them on restaurant menus and know what to look for.
7. HALVE IT, and bag the rest. A typical restaurant entree has 1,000 to 2,000 calories, not even counting the bread, appetizer, beverage, and dessert.
8. MAKE IT AUTOMATIC: Order one dessert to share.
9. SUGGEST A RESTAURANT with lots of health-conscious options so you'll have more to choose from. |
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