20 Clever Tips to Eat Healthy When Eating Out

 

1 .DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Before heading out, do a quick research online and decide which restaurant yo want to try eating at. This way you will be more mindful of the food choices you want to eat. Selecting a restaurant with low calorie food choices over a fast food joint will prompt you to eventually consume a dish that offers fewer fat and calories.

2. READ THE MENU ONLINE

Once you know which restaurant you will be eating at, going through its menu will only save you time. You can check out the menu online and add up the calories your meal will have. This way you will not be confused to make a choice. Pre planning your menu will also save you from the temptation of trying out less healthier options.

3. ALWAYS MAKE PRIOR RESERVATIONS

 Once you know where to eat and what to eat, why wait for your turn to get to the table? Make prior reservations to avoid waiting in agonizing queues. This way you will not tire yourself out and be too hungry because of all the wait. You will also save yourself from those stomach grumbles because of the delicious and tempting smell wafting off from the kitchen. This will not only save you from the hassle of waiting out, but also save you from over eating.

4. MUNCH ON A HEALTHY SNACK BEFORE LEAVING

Once you arrive at a restaurant you might eat more than usual if you’re hungry. To avoid over-eating, quickly snack on a low-calorie food like yogurt or a protein ball, a small fruit, or even a couple of nuts. This way you will not be too hungry or too full once you arrive at the restaurant.

5. LOOK FOR THE WAY YOUR FOOD IS COOKED OR PREPARED

Always check out how your food is prepared or cooked. Try to order dishes that are grilled, baked, roasted, broiled, steamed, poached or boiled. Avoid ordering dishes are use terms like sauteed, breaded, deep-fried, pan-fried, crispy or crunchy. This will eventually conclude that the food you are ordering will have more fat and calories. Even then if you are really craving for some crunchy fried food, ask if it is baked or air fried.

6. LOOK OUT FOR DISHES THAT USE LOADED WORDS IN THE MENU

Avoid dishes that use terms like stuffed, breaded, smothered, buttery or creamy. It is more likely to offer more calories and loaded with fat. Also avoid dishes that reads out au gratin, cheese-filled, cheese-stuffed or scalloped.

7. TRY TO ORDER DISHES THAT ARE MADE IN A VEGETABLE SAUCE BASE

Always prefer dishes that are made with a veggie sauce for base. Like tomato, butternut squash, celery, or any other vegetable sauce over creamy, buttery or cheesy sauces. This way you can cut down on calories and also include more vegetable in your diet.