The Menu: How To Order!

We're going to continue our "Eating Out: Healthier Than Ever" series . . .
This time we're talking about "The Menu" and we will start with "How To Order" . . .

First you have to BREAK THE HABIT OF ORDERING SOMETHING FROM EACH CATEGORY =/. It's BAD, forget the "food etikate" nobody will sue you for not ordering "creamy soup" or unhealthy appetizer, & think what's better for my health?

AVOID dishes that described with words like (Fried, creamed, in cheese souse, scalloped, be'arnaise, basted, saute'ed (try lightly saute'ed), and au gratin and with/or in butter).
& GO FOR (Steamed, broiled, baked, au jus (cood in it's own juices), grilled, tandoori (no fat), roasted, poached, lightly saute'ed and stir-fried).

Ordering light starter or appetizer will help you to fill up with less calories, you can choose (fruite cup, green salad . . . etc). Most salads are drenched in fat BEWARE (i'll talk about what to choose from the salad bar in another entry).

Substitute harmful menu options with healthy choices:
x creamy salad dressings => lemon juice or vinegar.
x greasy vegetable preparations => stir-fry colorful ones.
x chips & french fries => baked potato.
x mayonnaise, sour cream or butter => mustard, salsa or low fat yogurt.
x cream => low fat milk for your coffee.
x pastries and cakes => fruit-based desserts.

Drink in moderation and choose fresh juices & light beverages, & always ask for water so that you are not drinking sodas to quench your thirst.

Finally, for a dessert, order dessert made with a high proportion of fresh fruit.
Or shear your favorite desert with others, because the idea is to get the taste not all the extra sugar & fat.


Next: "The Menu: What To Order?"