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There are many positive reasons for enjoying eating out:
* fast
* convenient
* good tasting
* nutrient rich
* fills you up
However, eating out can also be:
* High fat
* High calorie
* High cost
* High salt
• Eating at restaurants, socializing at friends’ houses, business travel can mean too much food and drink. ...
• Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids which are shown to be more heart healthy. ...
• Go easy on the grated parmesan cheese
Here’s a list of DO’s and DON’T’s for ordering in Italian restaurants
DO’s DON’T’s
Pasta with tomato or wine-based sauces Cream Sauces
Italian bread Butter Sauces
Italian salad Veal, eggplant or chicken parmesan
Marinated vegetables Sausage dishes
Oil or vinegar dressings Beef lasagna
Marinated fresh fruit Ravioli
Cooked greens Garlic Bread
Pasta primavera Cheese cake
Pasta marinara Cannoli
Chicken cacciatore Breaded, fried vegetables
Olives Stuffed artichoke
Italian ice
Fresh fish
Mexican
• Mexican food is based on a healthy mixture of vegetables, beans, corn, rice, and cheeses
• However, many foods are fried or cooked in lard
• Topped with high-fat cheeses, guacamole, and sour cream
• Corn chips are usually deep fried and salted
• Sometimes the salsa used can be high in sodium
Don’t rule out Mexican restaurants but do go by these guidelines when eating out:
DO’S DON’T’s
Marinated fish Guacamole
Bean tacos Sour cream
Bean Enchiladas Refried beans
Bean tostadas Nachos
Spanish rice Cheese dip
Corn tortillas Margaritas
Salsa (if fresh) Flan
Black or red beans and rice Rice pudding
Chicken or shrimp fajitas Cheese enchiladas
Deep fried chips
Deep fried entrees
Oriental
• Oriental cuisine is one of the healthiest in the world because it consists of fresh vegetables, rice, noodles, and small amounts of fresh fish, chicken, or beef.
Approximate Word count = 872
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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