subject: Healthy Choices While Eating Out [print this page] Eating out can pose a problem if you want to keep that unwanted fat off. There are so many great tasting foods on that menu that are not so great for your figure. In this article I will give you some ideas on what to eat when you do eat out.
How to Eat Out Fast Food Style
It is a relief to know that you can eat out and still have a healthy meal. Let's start with the fast food chains that are notorious for adding the unwanted inches. Although eating at a fast food restaurant is for the most part a big "no no" and if you have a personal trainer he or she would probably make you pay in your next workout for eating there. A grilled chicken salad is generally an option. Next on the line would be a grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo. And absolutely NO French Fries! Stay away from the fries. A sandwich is a good option - just be sure to stay away from the mayonaise and cheese.
How to Eat Out Restaurant Style
There are some great restaurants for eating out. Generally a sit down restaurant is a lot better for you than fast food. For the most part a good sit down restaurant will have a healthy category on their menu. Ordering from this category is pretty safe and for the most is a healthy meal that includes vegetables, protein, etc. Also ordering a grilled chicken salad of some kind will work as well. One of the main problems with out at a sit down restaurant is the portion size you get. The portions are usually big which can really pack on the calories. So a good practice is to ask for a to-go box as your order so when your meal comes out place half of it in that to-go box. This helps you not eat the whole thing unconsciously. Also we tend to forget that our drinks have calories too. Definitely stay away from high sugar drinks. If you have an alcoholic beverage, be sure to keep it at one or two. This will keep the calories from creeping up.
