Dining Out

There are healthy options available in almost every restaurant menu. These are key words that will help you identify if something is lower in fat and calories.

• Baked Steamed
• Boiled
• Garden fresh
• Grilled
• Poached
• Roasted
• Red sauce
• Steamed

Here are some key words that may alert you that something is high in calories and fat.

• Alfredo
• Au gratin
• Creamy
• Crispy
• Fried
• Hollandaise sauce
• Prime
• Scalloped
• Sautéed

Healthy Dining Tips

• Ask for salad dressing, butter, cream cheese or sauces on the side.
• Ask for the chef to use half the oil when preparing vegetables.
• Select tomato based sauces instead of cream white sauces.
• Ask for half the cheese on your pizza.
• Select broth based soups instead of cream based.
• You do not have to clean your plate! When you begin to feel full, box the rest up for the next day.
• Put your silverware down in between bites. It takes your body 20 minutes to realize it's full so s-l-o-w d-o-w-n.
• Limit your frequency to buffets and all you can eat specials.
• Skip the cheese on sandwiches.
• Share one dessert with the entire table.

Nutrient Content Specifics for Popular Restaurants