92015 “Top Tips for Healy Eating at Restaurants - HealhLEADER. HealthLEADER An Online Wellness Magazine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Top 5 Tips for Healthy Eating at Restaurants Written by: Brittany Kaczmarek | Updated: March 01, 2015 Let's be honest: eating healthy is hard. I'm a dietetic intern studying to be a Registered Dietitian, and I still consider it difficult to eat healthy. There are many challenging aspects of trying to eat healthier such as making half my plate fruits and vegetables, eating more whole grain foods and limiting the amount of pizza I eat (if I could, I'd eat it all the time). But, to me, the hardest part of eating healthy is eating out. Going out to eat is always exciting, but eating healthy at restaurants can be trying. Restaurants are in full control of what you're eating, making it hard to have lower fat options and smaller portions. There are many tips on how to eat healthy while out; however, I have selected five tips on how to eat healthy when eating at restaurants, Are you ready to eat like a dietitian (or, in my case, dietitian to be)? It’s time to enjoy eating out without all of the guilt: 1. Look for healthy choices indicated by the menu Many restaurants are now supportive of a healthy lifestyle. They make it easier to locate healthy items on their menus by placing symbols indicating certain items as a good choice. Keep a lookout for these symbols on menus to make selecting healthier options easier. Some restaurants even have an entire section on the menu dedicated to healthier eating. If the restaurant you're at does not have any of these options, it can’t hurt to ask your server about healthier options on the menu. Your server may be able to provide you with this information. psd utheaitieaderorgistory Top. Tips-or-Healhy-Eabng-a- Restaurants 1%