Eating Out Shouldn’T Fill You Out

*  If you know the restaurant you are going to, check to see if it has a menu online. Choose healthy options before you go.

*  Ask for nutrition information at fast food restaurants. Or, get this from their online sites, such aswendys.com.

*  Read menus that are posted outside of a restaurant before you decide to eat there.

*  Ask for half orders or share an order with someone. Or, when you order your meal, ask for a carry out container. Put half of your food in the container before you eat.

*  Look over the whole buffet line before you pile items on your plate. Limit serving sizes.

*  Choose foods with fiber, such as beans, lentils, veggies, and whole grains.

*  Order water with lemon or lime. Calories from alcoholic beverages add up. The bill costs more, too.

*  Take control. Ask the waitperson for:

–  A salad or a vegetable instead of French fries

–  Foods to be prepared without added salt

–  Baked, broiled, roasted, and steamed foods instead of ones that are fried