Do you find it hard to make the best choice from the menu while the restaurant server is waiting for your order? Follow these easy tips for success on how to stay on track with your healthy habits even when dining out.
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Skip the appetizer. A lot of times, restaurant apps are as many or even more calories than some entrees. If you want to start with something, pick a side salad with a light or fat free dressing.
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Same for soups! Unless you see a healthy option, skip the soup. The sodium content can be extremely high in restaurant soups so look for another option if you have to stick to a low sodium diet.
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Many restaurants offer free bread or chips when you sit down. Avoid the temptation and tell your hostess or server that you don’t need them before they get delivered to the table.
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Even when you eat out, follow the healthy plate rules: half the plate with fruit and/or vegetables, 1/4 of the plate with your lean protein like Springer Mountain Farms Chicken, and 1/4 of the plate with whole grains.
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Restaurant food portions are often twice as much as a healthy portion and sometimes even more! When your food is delivered, immediately ask for a to go container and put half of your meal in the box to take home. There’s lunch or dinner for another day!
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With the internet, it’s easy to see just about any restaurant menu before you go. Take the time to find the best choices before you go so that you don’t have the pressure of a quick decision.
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