You Are What You Eat When Dining Out

Americans do love to eat out. Nonetheless, there is no reason why you can’t stay within your healthy diet. Following a few tips when ordering can make a huge difference. Once in a while when you don’t have time to prepare your meal, eating out can be a convenient option and should be considered a nice treat. For a quilt-free outing, make the same healthy food choices you would have made cooking at home.

The phrase you are what you eat is not only catchy, but it can serve as a reminder when dining out. Just because you didn’t prepare the food doesn’t mean you cannot exercise some control over your situation and still enjoy your meal. Never skip meals during the day when you know you’re going to be dining out. It is too easy to make bad ordering decisions when you are hungry. Eating out should be all about savoring your food rather than stuffing your face.

Curbing your appetite with a healthy snack before you go out will help to make foods you’re trying to avoid seem less tempting. Try the helpful tips when it is time to order:

• Japanese – Japanese curry can contain a lot of calories from both carbohydrates and fats. The poor balance of macronutrients means it is a dish that should be avoided or served in smaller portions.
• Mexican – Your best options at a Mexican restaurant are fajitas made with grilled shrimp, meats, or vegetables and a bowl of steamed rice. Veggie, shrimp, or chicken filled green enchiladas with a sprinkle of cheese are okay, too.
• Chinese – It you are craving orange chicken then prepare it in your own kitchen using healthier methods for preparation. The crispy texture and sweet sauce in most Chinese restaurants is loaded with fats, carbs, and sugar. Plus, you can prepare a better version of fried rice that’s loaded with healthier ingredients.
• Indian – Foods cooked in a tandoor oven, such as tandoori chicken is a healthy food choice when eating Indian food. Also, tikka and bhuna dishes are a healthy choice as they are not covered with heavy sauces.
• Italian – On most menus at Italian restaurants there is whole section devoted to healthier options for a variety of dietary needs. Unfortunately, the unlimited breadsticks are most diners Waterloo.

For some people, eating out is something they can’t avoid but for everyone eating out need not be seen as an opportunity to overindulge. Making healthy choices will allow you to fit a meal into your menu plan. When dining out, it is important to be mindful of two common challenges. Avoid the urge to order more food than your body needs and never give in to the impulse you might have to eat every bit food on your plate.

Studies suggest that eating more small meals is a much better way of controlling hunger and managing weight gain. When dining out, eating smaller portions slowly can provide adequate nutrition so that hunger is not a problem. Eating healthier is a primary focus at Metabolic Research Center to ensure you find the balance that’s right for your body. Each menu plan is designed specifically to maximize your success for living well. Click Get Started to find the center nearest you.