Eating Well While Eating Out

                                             

Comfortable seating, warm atmosphere, great customer service, and so many food choices. I love going out to eat a restaurant. All the food choices and eating something different from what I cook at home please my taste buds. However, I don't want to get off track and still need to choose healthy selections when looking at the menu. It's easier these days because menus offer healthier choices and smaller portion sizes. A few things that you can substitute for a bigger meal are

• appetizer/lunch sized entrees
• choose healthier sides like fruit or vegetables
• meat can also come grilled, baked, or broiled

If you're eating out on lunch during your lunch break, here are a few ways you can get some exercise in:

• if the restaurant is nearby, try walking there instead of driving
• talk time for a brisk walk before the meal

Read these tips on what to choose while inside the restaurant.

• Instead of ordering a full sized entree, order the lunch sized entree or get an appetizer and a small house salad or a side of vegetables.
• Start small. Order an appetizer first and go from there if you are still hungry.
• If possible, order the kids meal.
• Stop eating as soon as you feel full and ask for a to go box.
• Only get dessert if you truly have the room in your stomach ( I can't stand that over indulged feeling!) 

Follow these tips when going out to eat at a restaurant and you will be off to making healthier eating choices!

-Stay Healthy, Stay Happy