If you are one of those people who are afraid of ordering out or having a restaurant meal because it means bad news for your diet, then you are in luck as this article is especially for you. In this article you will find 10 rules for when eating in or ordering out. They will help you to make it more waistline friendly. Here’s how:
1. Avoid anything deep fried
Deep fried foods are a big diet no-no. So stay far way from anything deep fried.
2. Choose the cooking method smartly
Ask the chef about the cooking method and make sure that yours is either: baking, stir frying, grilling or steaming. Stay away from all the other cooking methods.
3. Stick to lean meat
Stick to lean meat and avoid fatty y meats. Good meat choices includes: lean red meat like sirloin and fillet, fish and skinless chicken.
4. Bulk food up with salad or vegetables
Half of your plate must consist of salad and vegetables in order to consume less calories and fat from the food.
5. Skip the chips
Chips should never be on your menu. Healthier options to include are baked potato and sweet potato.
6. Start with a starter
Starting your meal with a starter will help you to fill up and to eat less of your main meal.
7. Have salad dressing on the side
Never order your meals without asking for salad dressing on the side. If you do you will be getting in much more calories than you should.
8. Limit your alcohol intake
Drinking too much can cause you to eat much more than you should and as alcohol is high in calories, you will be getting in extra empty calories.
9. Have low fat sauces
Low fat sauces like chili and soy should be preferred over unhealthy sauces.
10. Share the dessert
When you are in the mood for dessert, only have half and give the other half to a friend.
Cheated on these rules?
When you did indulge in cheat foods, just burn the excess calories of with extra cardio. The best cardio machines are stepper machines and eliptical cross trainers.
So next time you eat out or you order out, keep these 10 rules for when you order out close by and your meal will be healthier and waistline friendly.