We are a nation that loves to eat out anywhere besides our own kitchen. We like to be serviced and not have to clean up. You have to be careful when eating out, because you don't know quite a few things. Such as, did they use a lot of extra salt, oils, etc. Fast food restaraunts are known for having lots of calories, cholesterol, salt, fat etc in foods that you would normally think to be healthy choices.
Here are a couple of ground rules for eating out. They are not guaranteed, but they are easy and most restaurants will obilige without too much hassle.
1. Never order anything fried. I am not a big fan of fried food in the first place, but if you do fry, make sure it is at home. Baked french fries are just as good as fried ones. I have given them to friends that only believed in fried french fries, now they bake them as well.
2. Always eat grilled or baked entrees. See reason #1, they often use ridiculous amounts of oils to fry.
3. Refuse the bread or limit to one basket. Too much bread is not good for you.
4. Don't order or even look at the desert menu until after you eat. You may not even want it buy the time you finish your meal.
5. Get a doggy bag as soon as you place your order. As soon as you get your food, put half of it in the doggy bag. Restaurant portion are enormous.
6. Order condiments on the side. Most condiments are loaded with salt and calories. Restaurants always drown food with them. If they are on the side you can control how much you use.
The important thing is to use common sense in this area. You can still eat out, just remember to be smart about it and let it be on occassion and not the norm.
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