Tips for Eating Healthy When Eating Out

• As a beverage choice, ask for water or order fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, or other drinks without added sugars. • Ask for whole-wheat bread for sandwiches. • In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner. • Ask for salad dressing to be served on the side. Then use only as much as you want. • Choose main dishes that include vegetables, such as stir fries, kebobs, or pasta with a tomato sauce. • Order steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead of those that are fried or sautéed. • Choose a small" or "medium" portion. This includes main dishes, side dishes, and beverages. • Order an item from the menu instead heading for the "all-you-can-eat" buffet. • If main portions at a restaurant are larger than you want, try one of these strategies to keep from overeating: o Order an appetizer-sized portion or a side dish instead of an entrée. o Share a main dish with a friend. o If you can chill the extra food right away, take leftovers home in a "doggy bag." o When your food is delivered, set aside or pack half of it to go immediately. o Resign from the "clean your plate club" - when you've eaten enough, leave the rest. • To keep your meal moderate in calories, fat, and sugars: o Ask for salad dressing to be served "on the side" so you can add only as much as you want. o Order foods that do not have creamy sauces or gravies o Add little or no butter to your food. o Choose fruits for dessert most often. • On long commutes or shopping trips, pack some fresh fruit, cut-up vegetables, low-fat string cheese sticks, or a handful of unsalted nuts to help you avoid stopping for sweet or fatty snacks. Visit me at www.HaveHealth.org for fantastic health and wellness products and great Health Tips !

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