LIFE Health & Fitness Club

When you eat out there is plenty of choices on the menu. But what is the healthy choice to make?.

Ask for water right away, and drink it. If you are drinking alcohol, choose wine, and alternate with water.

Choosing Starters:

• Fruit or fruit juices.
• Non creamy soups.
• Go for wholemeal bread rolls.
• Salads (be careful of mayonnaise or dressings).
• Melon.
• Share starters you will find you eat half as much.

Avoid Fried foods, creamy soups or garlic breads.

Choosing Main Course:

• Again avoid deep fried or fried foods.
• Choose healthier options like jacket or boiled potatoes instead of chips.
• Have pasta or rice (not fried rice).
• Ask for more vegetables or salads instead of chips.
• Watch out for food cooked in batter.
• Vegetarian meals are not just for vegetarians they can be very nutritious and tasty.
• Pass on the white sauces, or anything made with cream.

Choosing Dessert:

• Make dessert an occasional treat rather than the natural end to every meal they are usually really high calories.
• Try to stay away from Gateaux’s, cheesecakes, pies or pastries.
• Avoid having extra cream or ice cream as many of the desserts usually have them in already.
• If you have dessert, choose fresh fruit or fruit salads.
• Try splitting dessert with a friend.
• Beware of coffee drinks. They can be full of fat and calories.
• Try flavored coffees or drinks made with non-fat milk rather than cream. Cheese and biscuits are high in calories and are not a good alternative.

Here are some healthier options when eating out

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