Dining out is a great way to socialize with friends and family while also taking a break from cooking.  Many restaurant meals, however, come in huge portions, and are therefore very caloric,  and are also high in salt, sugar, and fat.

If you eat out often like me, it is helpful to cultivate healthy habits when eating out while also giving yourself permission to enjoy some of your favorite foods. Some healthy habits include paying attention to how much food is on your plate, ordering dishes grilled instead of fried, and tuning into your hunger levels and eating more slowly.

Want to dine out and still lose weight? Yes, you can without starving or simple ordering a salad without dressing. I recently contributed to this article “4 Ways To Dine Out and Still Lose Weight” for Eat This, Not That! where I am a medical advisory member. You can also watch the video here.

I share 4 simple hacks below.

 Pay attention to portion size.

 Sip smart.

Eat before you eat.

Start your meal with soup or salad.

You can read the full piece here.

You can watch the video here.

Have a healthy—and happy—week.

Warmly,

 

 

Would you like help cultivating healthier habits? incorporating more healthy plant-based meals? managing portions? eating and living mindfully?  … and tips for eating a little better? I’m happy to assist. I currently have a few openings for VIRTUAL NUTRITION COACHING & COUNSELING.  I can reached HERE to discuss your unique needs and set up a free 15-minute discovery call.⠀