Sometimes there are obstacles that prevent you from eating right. But there are ways to overcome them. For example, eating away from home doesn’t have to play havoc with good nutrition. The following tips for dining away from home can help keep you on track.  Dining Out Tips:
- Go easy on bread and butter before your main dish is served. Every one pat of butter equals 5 g of fat and 45 extra calories.
- Ask your server how the food is prepared if you aren’t sure.
- Choose vinaigrette salad dressings or French dressings instead of creamy types. Order the dressing on the side. Dip your fork into the dressing before taking a bite.
- Choose meat portions that are 6 ounces or less.
- Ask for sauces and gravies on the side. Tomato sauces (without meat) are better choices.
- Substitute fruit, steamed vegetables, salad or baked potato for high-fat side items.
- Do not order fried foods, mayonnaise-based salads, and fatty breads like biscuits or croissants.
- Remove high fat toppings such as cheese, bacon bits, meats, avocados, or olives from a prepared salad.
- When you are full, stop eating, and signal the server to remove your plate to prevent extra nibbling. Ask for leftovers to be placed in a to-go box to take home.
- After eating your main course, wait at least 10 minutes; then if you are still hungry, split a dessert or choose fresh fruit or other low fat options.
- Order low-fat desserts (i.e. diet jello®, fresh fruit, sherbet, angel food cake).
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