By Ron McDonald Jr. - CPT
In living a healthy lifestyle there are many obstacles you have to face. One of the biggest obstacles for many people when focusing on proper nutrition is when their eating out. One of the hardest task they may face is what to order when eating out that will keep them in line with there weight management goals. We all enjoy eating out however, most restaurants don't make it very easy to decipher their menus in order to see what is a more healthier option. What I have put together is a list of keywords and things to avoid and look for when choosing food out there in the wild (restaurants).
Menu items to avoid (Bad):
- Fried, deep fried, french fried
- Batter Fried
- Crispy
- Breaded
- Sauteed
- Alfredo
- Buttered or buttery
- Anything that states it is "creamy or creamed"
- Scampi
- Rich
- Cheese sauce or Au Gratin
Menu items to look for (Good):
- Grilled
- Steamed
- Roasted
- Baked
- Marinara Sauce
- Tomata Sauce
- Garden Fresh
- Poached
- Boiled, Broiled, Charbroiled
Some general guidelines to eating out and making healthy choices:
- Order what works best for you and your goals. Don't let family and friends eating habits and goals impact your healthy eating habits.
- Buffets or "All-you-can-eat" joints" - Avoid buffets. Enough said.
- The famous bread basket. If you can't only take one, then ask for the bread basket to be removed.
- Ask for dressings and toppings to come on the side.
- Watch serving sizes and portions. If it is too much, you don't have to finish it all. In addition you can order a lunch size or share.
- Don't let a night out be a reason to overeat or drink. Social environments spark heavy eating and drink. Snack on veggies and drink water. Your waistline will thank you.
I hope this list will help you in living a healthy lifestyle. By no means is this the end all on how to survive in out there in the world of restaurants. This is just a starting point for you to use as a guide to survive. Let us know what works for you when eating out.
Be Well.
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