Vegetarian restaurants are therefore first on your list of venues for that meal out. If this is not possible, or you like your 'meat and two veg', try to choose white meats like chicken or turkey and avoid red meats. Fish is also a good option - provided it's not fried of course!
Be wary of the sauces that these dishes are served up with as some can be laden with saturated fats which is anything but good for you! As a general rule of thumb, go with a tomato based sauce or gravy and avoid the white sauces if possible.
Get rid of the salad dressing too. You have heard it a zillion times that salads are good for quick weight loss. The reason behind this is that salads are nothing but raw vegetables in chopped form. Raw vegetables, as you might be aware, help you burn fat by boosting your metabolic rate. However, the salad dressing that is provided in most restaurants is rich in calorie. So whenever you ask for salads, make sure to instruct them to remove the salad dressing from the top! Mayonaisse is OK in moderation.
Avoid buffet events. A lot of the foods you see at buffets are rich in calorie content. These foods are cooked in bulk with a large amount of oil, thereby making them unsuitable for those who are looking forward to shedding some pounds. If you really want to eat from buffets, make sure you steer clear of these fatty foods and choose the salads and other healthier alternatives instead! That way, you won't accumulate an excessive amount of fat in your body!
Watch your portions: Check the amount of food you are going to eat before you take that bite! If you think that the food provided to you exceed the portion control limit you are allowed, eat according to your portion limit and then carry the leftovers back home to be eaten on the next day. Ask for a box from the restaurant to help you carry the leftovers.
As long as you are sensible, there is no harm in eating out at restaurants now and again. A glass or two of red wine will do you no harm also, so enjoy yourself!
