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! |
