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Healthier eating while dining out
Going out for a meal? Try these 7 tips for healthier choices.
- Sneak a peek at the menu online. Decide ahead of time what you're going to order.
- Know your food lingo. Avoid buzzwords like local, homemade or natural. They don't mean better nutrition. Say no to scalloped, fried or smothered. Yes to baked, grilled or steamed.
- Prep your appetite. Don't skip a meal earlier in the day. Eat a healthy snack an hour before — like a handful of nuts.
- Say no to add-ons. Hold the bread basket, apps, desserts and seconds on drinks. Order sauces and dressings on the side.
- Make healthy swaps. Ask for healthier options, like mustard instead of mayo.
- Skip soft drinks and alcohol. Order water with lemon or black decaf coffee.
- Take some home. Most restaurant portions are 2 to 3 times bigger than real servings. Enjoy those leftovers tomorrow.
From the experts at Mayo Clinic.