How to Order In a Restaurant When Dieting
Probably not the best choice!
It's Friday, therefore you are likely going to dine out at least once over the next couple of days. For those watching their calorie intake, this might be a nerve racking feeling. See the below tips on how to order in a restaurant when dieting. Many restaurants may feature large portions and high-fat dishes made with plenty of cream, butter and oil, but you can still lose weight and eat out, if you make wise choices!
Menu Tips
Tip 1: Learn to translate menu language. Avoid anything battered, fried, in a cream sauce, mornay sauce, special sauce or Bernaise sauce. Ask for a salad or a plain baked potato instead of french fries.
Tip 2: Ask for salad dressing or gravy on the side and use the smallest amount possible to flavor your meal.
One of my favorite tips it to dip your fork in the dressing or gravy, then taking a portion of the salad or entree onto the fork. You get the flavor without a lot of excess calories!
Tip 3: Ask your waiter how foods are cooked and request the chef leave off excess butter or oil. Many restaurants now feature a "Low Calorie" section on the menu. Look for this and give it a try.
What to Order
If you love Italian food, stick with pasta with red sauce, such as marinara, and skip high-fat meats, such as sausage. Stick with vegetarian pizza; eat only a slice or two instead of half the pie.
In Chinese food restaurants, skip anything breaded, such as sweet-and-sour pork or lemon chicken, in favor of lo-mein, stir fries and soups. Ask for your entree to be made with broth instead of oil.
In a steakhouse, order a lean cut, such as sirloin or London broil, and a plain baked potato and salad.
At a Mexican food restaurant, opt for fajitas or tortilla soup.
*Check the children's menu for smaller servings.
Dining Strategies
Tip 1: Ask for a to-go bag or box with your entree. Immediately put half the food in this box and set it aside for another meal.
Tip 2: Split your entree with your dinner companion.
Tip 3: If your meal comes with bread or chips, ask the waiter to take the bread basket away.
Tip 4: Order water or unsweetened iced tea with your meal instead of soda or alcohol.
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Instead of spending money on a huge caloric meal in a restaurant in order to enjoy one another's car, you can enjoy the company while strolling and burning calories. Fun without worrying about dieting to restrict calories. Thanks.
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