The Best Tips For Eating Out

Do you want to control your weight and also continue to eat healthy when you eat out? While it may seem impossible, the recommendations we share in this article show you how to eat out in a healthy way.

Eating out healthy

It may seem impossible to eat out in a healthy way. After all, restaurants normally offer unhealthy options that are high in calories. That’s why studies show that eating out is linked to overweight and obesity. Read the English study here.

A study has shown that more than 90% of main dishes sold in restaurants are high in calories and high in sodium and fat, especially saturated fat.

In addition , children’s menus contain even more fat and sugar than adult menus. It is therefore not advisable to order from the children’s menu, as these options tend to be less healthy than the rest of the menu.

Before you go out for dinner

It is very important that you keep your decisions under control, even before going to the restaurant. Here are some tips to consider:

• Choose the restaurant in advance.  If you know in advance where you are going, then you are familiar with the type of food they serve.
• Make a reservation. We also recommend making a reservation. This way you avoid waiting in case it is busy. After all, while you wait, you can order a drink and snack, which you could have avoided had you reserved a table.

• If possible, check the menu in advance. Many restaurants post the menus on their websites. Check it out at home so you know what to order before you get there.
• Don’t leave if you are very hungry. If you go to the restaurant very hungry, you will probably eat all the bread and butter that is put in front of you, which you can avoid if you don’t arrive very hungry. That is why we recommend eating a piece of fruit before leaving your house.

During your meal in the restaurant

Once you apply these tips before going to a restaurant, it will be much easier to eat somewhere other than home and eat out in a healthy way. We will now give some tips about in the restaurant itself.

watch what you drink

The most recommended option is water. If you want to order other options, you can choose sparkling water or, if you want something more flavorful, ask for water with a slice of lemon. You can also opt for natural juices, low-alcohol beer or diet soda.

Watch the amount of bread you eat

Normally, many restaurants serve baskets of bread. If you don’t want to eat bread, tell the waiter right away not to put it down. If you do want some bread, tell the waiter to bring a small piece per person.

Pay attention to what you order

First, check out the vegetable dishes the restaurant serves. Remember that it is a very good idea to eat vegetables as an appetizer or as an important part of your meal.

After choosing the vegetables, select the protein source you want to complete your dish with. You can usually choose from meat, fish, eggs and legumes. Avoid fried dishes or dishes with sauces.

Choose healthy side dishes

As a side dish, opt for a baked potato or salad instead of fries, for example. Also, don’t eat bread if your dish already contains flour or carbohydrates.

Ask to serve the sauces separately

Ask the waiter to make sure there are no dressings, sauces, or cheese on your food. This way you can try out the sauces without overdoing it.

Share your dish

Looking at the dishes from the tables around you to see their size, you can decide whether to order just for yourself or share the dish. If the dishes are large, order to share.

This way you can control how much you eat. If there’s food left over, you don’t have to eat it all to finish it. Ask the waiter to have it packed so you can take it with you.

The dessert

If the restaurant serves fruit, ask for fruit. If not, natural juices, coffee or tea can be good choices. However, if you want something sweet, you can share a dessert.

How do you know if you’ve eaten too much?

• If you are very thirsty hours after eating .

• When you have a heavy digestion and are not hungry for the rest of the day.
• If you get sleepy after eating.

If this is the case, don’t be too angry with yourself. It happens to all of us! However, keep that in mind for the next time you eat out. This experience will give you a better understanding of your limits.

By applying these eating out tips, you can ensure that you are eating healthy and having fun at the same time. So it is indeed possible to eat out healthy!