Eating out – top tips Eating out has become part of many people’s lifestyle. On average people eat out approximately 3 times a week. Don’t forget eating out is not just about cafés and restaurants. It also includes snack bars, coffee shops, take-away and sandwiches. If you eat out regularly you will need to plan how to choose wisely. Food eaten out can be high in fat and sugar. In particular watch out for hidden calories in salad dressings and mayonnaise in sandwiches. They could turn what you think is a healthy meal into an unhealthy choice.
• Ask for dressings and sauces on the side so you can decide how much to add • Keep to your eating pattern for the rest of the day to avoid being over hungry when you go out • Remember you don’t have to clear your plate
• Planning is key. Have a look at the menu online before you go so you are clear about what you are going to order • Share your starter or pudding with someone else or have one or the other
• Order tap water with your meal. Use this to help reduce the amount of alcohol you consume you could choose to alternate a glass of wine with a glass of water
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