sra20%5 Top5 Tip fr Healy Ea at Reslavarts - Heth EADER 2. Order water Eating healthy at a restaurant can be as simple as ordering water instead of a soda or sweet tea. It’s tempting to splurge on beverages while out to eat, but choosing water over a sugar- sweetened beverage can save you about 150 calories. If you drink multiple glasses of a sugar- sweetened beverage, the calories can start to add up. Not drinking your calories can make quite a difference. If you want something other than water, try unsweetened tea. 3. Get salad dressing on the side Salads are deceitful meals. When we eat salads, we feel like we are choosing healthy options, but at some restaurants these meals can have more calories than a hamburger. An easy way to control calories and fat that are added to a salad is to ask for the dressing on the side, Most of the time, restaurants put multiple portions of dressing on the salad. By ordering the dressing on the side, you can control how much is added to your plate of healthy greens. 4. Order “BGS” foods BGS stands for broiled, grilled and steamed. You want to aim to order menu items that are described as being made using one of these cooking methods. Other methods, such as frying and sautéing, will provide higher calorie meals. Use this acronym as a guide when selecting healthier food options. 5. Portion food immediately One of the biggest problems with eating out is portion size. Restaurants provide customers with portion sizes that can be two to three times greater than what is recommended for a meal. A good way to control portion size is to ask for a to-go box as soon as you receive your food and put half of the meal into your box. This way you are not tempted to eat the whole plate even though you are no longer hungry. Plus, you'll have delicious leftovers the next day! ‘These five tips only represent a handful of ideas to make it easier for individuals to eat healthy at restuarants. If you are interested in learning more about ideas for healthy eating while out, explore the Tips for Eating Healthy When Eating Out article written by the United States Department of Agriculture. You're going to be surprised what you find and what you can eat that's still healthy. Eating out shouldn’t make you feel guilty; it should be an enjoyable experience. I hope you find these tips helpful and try them out the next time you go out to eat. Happy and healthy eating, everyone! Inipukwwrw utwsteade crgstcry Top Tips-for-Healty-Eatrg-at Restaurants