Whether your New Year\u2019s resolution is to go on a diet, or if you just want to eat healthier, there are ways to stick to these goals while dining out.<\/p>\n
Instead of ordering one main dish, which may be a larger portion, order two appetisers. These smaller dishes will prevent overeating.<\/p>\n
If you are craving that delicious pasta dish, ask for half of it to be put into a takeaway container. This will take care of dinner for the next evening.<\/p>\n
Opt for tomato-based sauces over creamy or cheese-based ones to help cut the calories and fat from your meal.<\/p>\n
Avoid buffets. When you are given an unlimited range of food at a buffet, eating the right amount becomes more difficult.<\/p>\n
Avoid empty calorie and sugary drinks. Dilute white wine with sparkling water to make a spritzer and avoid cocktails, even mocktails, as they are made with lots of sugar.<\/p>\n
If you want to make a healthy drink choice, stick to water, unsweetened tea or watered down fruit juice.<\/p>\n
Choose meats that have been baked or steamed and not fried. Brown rice is a healthy alternative to traditional white rice, request this wherever possible.<\/p>\n
Exercise regularly, particularly on the day you plan to eat out, as exercise not only burns calories but curbs your appetite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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