Eating Out

(1) Develop a can-do attitude! Dining out doesn’t mean pigging out. Just because you’re eating out doesn’t mean you have to blow your diet. Think about what would comprise a healthy meal and order accordingly.

(2) Become a fat detective! Focus on fats. Watch out for high-fat ingredients: Butter, cream, sour cream. Be on alert for high-fat foods: Cheese, avocado, sausage. Steer clear of high-fat preparation methods, particularly anything fried or with pastry. Look out for high-fat dishes: broccoli with cheese sauce, or stuffed potato skins

(3) Be creative with the menu! Take advantage of healthy starters, soups and salads. Split menu items with your dining partner. Order one or two fewer dishes than the number of people at the table and eat family style or go for two starters each.

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