Tip of the Day: What to Order When Eating Out
Read this tip to find out the best way to eat healthy when dining out.
Feb. 10, 2011 — -- Sometimes it's hard to know what to eat when your eating out. Check out these tips to make it easier.
Remember that foods served fried, au gratin, crispy, scalloped, pan-fried, sautéed, buttered, creamed or stuffed are high in fat and calories. Instead, look for steamed, broiled, baked, grilled, poached or roasted foods.
If you're not sure based on the menu description how a meal is prepared or what ingredients it contains, ask your server.
Choose entrees that feature seafood, chicken or lean meat, and avoid fatty meats. If you order meat, remove all visible fat and ask the chef to remove the skin from the chicken.
Check the menu for items marked "healthy," or ask the server what the healthiest choices on the menu are.
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