How Do You Eat Healthier In Restaurants?
Eating out is no longer just a treat but a necessary way of life. Who has the time to prepare several meals every day? The convenience of eating in restaurants is great; however, unless you’re careful what you’re eating in restaurants is probably making you more unhealthy! Few localities require restaurants to display nutritional information. So unless you’re back in the kitchen monitoring your food preparation you’re likely at the mercy of the kitchen staff. Fortunately, with some simple planning and education all of us can learn to eat healthier in restaurants. Eat healthier in a restaurant by starting your meal with a salad. Select a light vinaigrette dressing on the side and tell them to hold the cheese, croutons and bacon bits. Salads are extremely healthy and will help to fill you up and prevent you from eating more unhealthy items. Controlling portion size is the simplest and most cost effective way of eating healthier in restaurants. Many restaurant meals are large enough to sh