Dining out is one of life's
little rewards, and most of us love to eat a meal that we don't
have to fix or clean up after. Sure, it's fun, yet restaurant
portions are often so grandiose that they border on obscene.
What are some of the sneaky ways that restaurant foods add calories?
Large portions. One popular American
chain restaurant serves such large proportions that the majority
of customers actually end up complaining about the size of the
meal. Those who aren't complaining, are gaining.
Starch on starch. Grabbing a sandwich
at the deli for lunch is convenient and nutritious, right? Not
if you eat all the chips that are also served alongside the
sandwich. You've got plenty of starch in the bread. No need
to add chips on top of that. Most people eat them anyway, because
of the salt, they're immediately addicting.
Multiple layers. Take a bite of most
restaurant sandwiches and you risk dislocating your jaw. The
goods are piled on so high that you can't even put it in your
mouth. That's not natural.
Add-ons in green salads. Your salad
should consist mainly of high quality, fresh, organic greens.
Restaurant salads often add on multiple high fat ingredients.
Do you really need bacon and eggs, turkey and cheese, plus that
high fat dressing? Choose two add-ons. Simplify. Your thighs
will thank you.
Grease with your grease. A popular
pizza delivery chain is famous for serving greasy bread sticks
with its pizza. As if you need that extra dough and fat.
Another way that restaurant foods help
you gain unwanted pounds: too much sugar and salt. Salty and/or
sugary foods are tasty foods. Most people wouldn't add as much
sugar or salt to their meals if they stayed home and cooked.
It's fun to eat out, but when you're
trying to lose weight, make your kitchen your friend. Try making
your own delicious pizza, top it with sliced tomatoes and fresh
diced garlic, some dried or fresh basil. Serve a lovely side
dish of raw, organic greens drizzled with some pomegranate vinegar
and olive oil. Eat dinner out—at your house! |
