For me,
personally, I eat out and get takeout far more than I actually cook. With the
hustle and bustle of today’s society it seems like it is just easier to grab
something out or go through the hot bar at Whole Foods. I hear that cooking at
home is on the upswing and I completely love the fact that Blue Apron seems to
be treating on the internet and is helping to promote ‘the cook at home
movement’ but for those of us who have yet to find the time/have not made the
effort to find the time to eat at home I thought I would share a few healthy
tips for eating out.
My
biggest pet peeves when it comes to eating out are when food is over salted and
when the portions are so big that they could easily feed a family of four.
Sorry not sorry, but I do not like my food to be pre seasoned to mantra ‘salty
like the ocean’ and I prefer to have a serving size fitting for one person per
plate. Needless to say it is not always easy healthy when eating out, but it
can definitely be done!
Here are
my tips for eating out healthy:
1.
Just
because there is food in front of you does not mean you have to eat it all.
Only eat till you are full, not till you are stuffed beyond belief.
2.
Eat
slowly// this one can be a little harder than one would think, especially if
you are eating with someone who eats ridiculously fast. It takes about 20
minutes for your brain to send the message that you are full. If you eat fast
you will probably over eat, but those who eat slower will be comfortably
satisfied later.
3.
Substitute//
You can replace French fries with fruits, veggies, or a side salad. I will
confess on this one I usually just try to use some self control and go for the
French fries. Let’s face facts, everyone loves French fries!
4.
Order
Fish// Fish is healthy and less fatty than most things on a restaurant menu
5.
Check
out the appetizers// if a restaurant has a good selection of veggie appetizers
and seafood/meat, consider ordering two appetizers versus one large entrée
6.
Skip
dessert// I have the biggest week spot for ice cream and could definitely just
eat a big bowl of vanilla chocolate chip ice cream with hot chocolate sauce and
whip cream to top it off. But more often than not it is better to skip the rich
deserts that are offered out and have a cup of sorbet or a small piece of
chocolate or candy when you get home to satisfy that sweet tooth
7.
Drinkwater// Drinking water through out the meal will help you to slow the pace you
are eating at and allow you to enjoy the food more
Lovely post! Keep In touch dear..
ReplyDeleteBeauty and Fashion Freaks
Happy to see you enjoyed this post!
DeleteThese are great tips. For me it's definitely about healthy sides and only eating half of my meal!
ReplyDeleteFizz and Frosting
Healthy sides and eating half of the meal definitely help a whole when eating out :)
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