Let's face it, most of us eat out, and that's when things get off track for many of us. It's the American way to spend family dinners or work-day lunches, at a restaurant.
So here are some tips that have served me well when eating out.
- Avoid establishments where you have too many temptations for unhealthy options. Try a new place instead, you may find your new favorite place!
- If you know ahead of time where you are going, spend a few minutes looking at their menu online. That way you can choose a healthy option before you get there and get overwhelmed by what looks good or smells good at tables near you.
- Order off the light menu, most places have some light options
- Instead of ordering an appetizer and an entree, or an appetizer and a salad. It's typically enough food, as many places offer entree portions that count as two servings.
- Swap out an unhealthy side (such as mashed potatoes) for a healthier option like veggies or a side salad.
- When ordering a salad, what's in and on your salad really matters. Adding unhealthy ingredients to a salad negates the healthy benefits. Avoid creamy dressings, croutons and fried meats. Make certain there are plenty of veggies and good fat sources such as nuts or avocados and lean proteins.
- If you choose to have alcohol, keep in mind your calories. Wine and light beer or skinny drinks are better options than many of the sugary concoctions that places offer. Juices, creams, and flavored liqueurs add unnecessary calories. (Yes, these are my favorite drinks too)!
- If you really want an "unhealthy" option, go for it and don't feel bad about it. Just make certain you don't always go that route.
Life should be fun and you should truly enjoy it. If you make healthy choices every day (maybe not all day long), you are on your way to living a healthy life!
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