Healthy Guide to Eating Out
Eating out can be a mental, emotional and social challenge when you are trying to be health-conscious and reduce your weight. Of course, preparing your own meals is the ideal way to monitor the foods that are going into your body and ensuring that they are high-quality and health-promoting. But let’s be realistic – work-functions, anniversaries, birthdays or just plain hectic schedules can often lead us to eating out, whether it is a sit-down dinner or a quick takeout meal. There are choices you can make while eating out that are healthier for you and that will keep you from straying from the path to achieving your weight goals. Here are some healthy tips to keep in mind while eating out: if you can, choose a restaurant that has some healthy options available order water or tea rather than soft drinks choose a healthier side dish or appetizer: salad or vegetables instead of fries or potatoes select baked, steamed, broiled or boiled rather than fried foods use portio