Tips for Eating Out Healthily
- Do not to have bread or bread sticks before your meal
- Have a mixed salad for your starter without mayonnaise or creamy dressings, dress with balsamic vinegar or lemon juice instead
- Avoid battered and deep fried dishes
- Order a half or a smaller portion
- Always get dressings and sauces on the side, you can choose the amount you have
- Ask for double vegetables
- Consider having two healthy starters and skip the main meal
- Have a sorbet for dessert instead of ice cream
- Do not have minerals or sodas especially diet ones, with your meal because of the high sugar content, instead drink lots of water
- Share a dessert
- Do not pile your plate high at a buffet, you can always go back for more
- Eat slowly and savour your food, you will enjoy it more and feel full quicker
- Keep hydrated with mineral water
- Cocktails have a high sugar content, do not drink too many!