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Heart-smart tips for eating out
Posted Aug 1st 2007 7:10PM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Diet, Women Heart Health, Men Heart Health
Eating out can be a disaster if you're trying to make heart-healthy choices. Restaurants up the appeal and taste of their dishes by adding extra fat so it's hard to know how to make the best decisions. Here are some tips from Eat Better America:
- Preview the menu, if possible, and make a healthy choice in advance. The key here is sticking to your choice -- no backing out last minute for the Alfredo-covered steak
- Order first. That way, you won't be tempted by what your fellow diners are getting
- Ask questions on how it's prepared, how big the portion is and what's in it.
- Watch what you drink too. Drinks can add a ton of extra calories. Don't assume because it's in liquid form it doesn't count
- Have a salad to start -- it will help fill you up so you don't gorge on the main course
- Order the dish with the most vegetables, and of course choose the veggies or salad over the fries as a side
- Get the fish. Unless it's battered and deep fried, it's probably your best bet.
- Order steam, poached or baked over fried or sauteed.
- Take your time and enjoy what you're eating.
For more great tips,
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