Tips for Eating Out While Still Eating Healthy

As we all know, when dining out, items tend to be prepared in unhealthy ways, which can put a damper on our diet and healthy lifestyle that we are trying to achieve. But in all reality, it is very hard to eat every meal at home, especially when the weekend rolls around. So, instead of just going out and indulging every time you eat away from home, try to follow some of these simple tips to help make your restaurant experience a healthier one. 

1. Get it to Go Before You Get Your Meal
• If you know you ordered something that is indulgent, ask for a to-go box before your meal arrives. Box up half as soon as it is delivered so you can enjoy the indulgent meal, but not overdo it by eating too much.
2. Skip the Bread
• This is probably the easiest thing to do at a restaurant. If you know you are at a restaurant that brings a bread basket, simply ask them to skip it before it comes. If you see it coming before you are able to do this, simply ask them to take it back to the kitchen!
3. Learn How to Better Read the Menu
• Even when you see things such as "roasted" or "fried" vegetables, they are often times prepared in a lot more oil and fat than you think and need in your body. So, be specific with your server and ask for your veegtables to be prepared with no oil or butter.
4. Front-Load Your Food
• This can be either ordering a veggie-packed salad as an appetizer, or having a small snack before you go out to eat. By putting a low-calorie, but filling option into your body before consuming a meal at a restaurant, you will likely eat less of your meal. Therefore, you are filling up on healthy foods before indulging in more, unhealthy options at the restaurant.