body challenge 2008 health tips: eating out
- Always think of your best choices on the menu. These include foods without cheese (or with low-fat cheese). Avoid cream-based sauces, processed meats and oily preparation methods such as deep-frying. Opt instead for tomato-based sauces with fresh ingredients, and cooking methods such as steaming and baking.
- Have two entrees, instead of choosing one entree and one main.
- Don’t be afraid to order food the way you want it.
- Drink a glass of water as soon as you arrive, then alternate between alcohol and water if you are drinking.
- If you are planning a meal out and you really want to splurge, reduce your carbohydrate content in the meals prior to it.
- Eat a small, low-carbohydrate, high-protein snack before going out for an evening meal. It will help you resist the bread basket prior to your entree or main meal.
- If drinking alcohol, be aware of sugary mixers as they contain loads of carbohydrates. Choose diet soft drinks, tonic or soda water where possible.
- If you want to have dessert, avoid having starches for your entree and main meals.
- When eating takeaway rolls or burgers, try an open sandwich and only eat half the bread.
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