Friday 25 February 2011

Eating Healthy When Eating Out




If you go out to a restaurant to eat, you probably



watch your calories very closely. To assist you



with your calorie watching when dining out, these



tips will help you make the most of it.





- Always order salad dressings or sauces on the side,



as this way you have control over how much you add



to your meal.





- When you order grilled fish or vegetables, you



should ask that the food be grilled without butter



or oil, or prepared with very little or either or.





- Anytime you order pasta dishes, be on the lookout



for tomato based sauces instead of the cream based



sauces. Tomato based sauces are much lower in fat



and calories, and tomato sauce can even be counted



as a vegetable!





- You should always try to drink water, diet soda,



or tea instead of soda or beverages that contain



alcohol.





- If you order dessert, share with a friend. Half



of the dessert will equal half of the calories.





- When you choose a soup, remember that cream



based soups are higher in fat and calories than



other soups. A soup can be a great appetizer, as



most are low in calories and you fill you up pretty



fast.





- When ordering a baked potato, ask for salsa instead



of sour cream, butter, cheese, or even bacon. Salsa



is very low in calories and provides a healthy



alternative with plenty of flavor and spice.





- When you are full, stop eating. Listen to your



body and what it tells you.





- If you get full, take half of your meal home.



The second portion of your meal can serve as a second



meal later. This way, you get two meals for the



price of one.





- If you're looking to eat less, order two appetizers



or an appetizer and a salad as your meal.





- If you get a choice of side dishes, get a baked



potato or steamed vegetables instead of french



fries.





- Always look for food on the menu that's baked,



grilled, broiled, poached, or steamed. These types



of cooking use less fat in the cooking process and



are usually much lower in calories.





- Plain bread or rolls are low in both fat and



calories. When you add the butter and oil, you



increase the fat and calorie intake.





- As key ingredients to your meal, choose dishes



with fruits and vegetables. Both fruits and



vegetables are great sources of dietary fiber as



well as many vitamins and minerals.





- Choose foods made with whole grains, such as



whole wheat bread and dishes made with brown rice.





- If you crave dessert, look for something with



low fat, such as berries or fruit.





- Always remember not to deprive yourself of the



foods you truly love. All types of foods can fit



into a well balanced diet.


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