| Did you know that the average restaurant meal | | | | tomato-based rather than those containing cream. Get |
| contains well over 1,000 calories? This will definitely ruin | | | | the restaurant to serve the sauce as a side order to |
| any healthy eating plan or diet that you are on. But | | | | your meal, then only use as much as you really need. |
| fortunately there are some good strategies for healthy | | | | 4. Choose Healthier Drinks with your Meal. |
| restaurant eating. All you need to do is follow some of | | | | Instead of going for the alcoholic option when dining |
| these guidelines: | | | | out, go for either iced tea sweetened with a |
| 1. Skip the Appetizer. | | | | non-caloric sweetener or just water with lemon. You |
| Unfortunately, some appetizers will actually have more | | | | would be surprised at the number of calories you can |
| calories and fat than the main course. Plus, many of | | | | consume with just the drinks served with your meal. |
| them are fried and served with a heavy sauce. This | | | | 5. You can Still Indulge your Sweet Tooth. |
| will increase your intake of saturated fat as well as | | | | Many restaurants now provide a low fat or low |
| trans fats and calories. | | | | carbohydrate dessert selection. But if a healthy |
| 2. Eat your Salad. | | | | dessert is not an option, then instead have a cup of |
| Not only will it help to fill you up but you will find that | | | | coffee with skimmed milk to help get around the |
| you have consumed fewer calories overall. It also | | | | craving for something sweet at the end of the meal. |
| provides you with a good dose of anti-oxidants which | | | | 6. Practice Portion Control. |
| are great for ensuring that your heart stays healthy. | | | | Unfortunately many restaurants serve extremely large |
| But make sure you get the waitress to leave off the | | | | portions. They are quite often twice as large as what |
| croutons and the cheese. Choose a dressing that is | | | | you would eat at home. So why not put part of your |
| made using vinegar and olive oil. | | | | main course aside and then take it home with you? |
| 3. Choose a Healthy Entree. | | | | Plus if you are able to remove it from your plate |
| Go for entrees that are either broiled or grilled rather | | | | before you start eating you are less tempted to |
| than fried. It will not only save you calories but will | | | | actually over-indulge. |
| decrease the amount of fat grams you are | | | | Dining out no longer has to be a chore, nor an excuse |
| consuming. Also consider have 2 portions of | | | | to break your diet. In fact healthy restaurant eating can |
| vegetables with this part of the meal. If you do need a | | | | be just as enjoyable. |
| sauce with your meal, choose one that is | | | | |