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September 9th, 2008

Diet While Dinning Out

When you’re on a dieting program and you have to dinning out, how can you avoid eating too much?
In this video from Today Show, Lucy Danzinger from Self magazine and Beth James, a freelance writer who worked as a waitress for 5 years, discuss ways to avoid habits when ordering food.

Waitress wisdom

  • Ask questions and profit from your waitstaff’s expertise.

    • Avoid gorging on bread

  • You may consume hundreds of calories before the main course.
  • Have a snack before you go, or order a healthy appetizer.

    • A whole grain roll saves about 600 calories over garlic bread.

    Sleuthing out sauces

  • Red sauces can be mostly cream with a touch of tomato for color.
  • Ask for the sauce on the side to save calories and fat.

    • Feasting when the boss pays

  • Employees order pricer dishes that typically contain more calories.
  • Preview the menu before you go and have a healthy option in mind.
  • Save about 400 calories by ordering grilled fish instead of butter steak.

    • Are all veggies virtuous?

  • Find out exactly how the side are prepared to avoid extra calories.
  • Griddles are usually greased with oil.
  • Request substitutions for greasy or buttery sides.

    • Boosting calories with alcohol

  • Include in one drink throughout the meal.
  • Order your drink when food arrives to avoid a second glass.
  • One glass of wine saves about calories over a cocktail.
    • Filed under : Foods & Diet, Tips & Tricks

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