We want to make good choices while eating out or ordering food.
Here are my tips on what not to do and what to do instead:
What to avoid:
Fried food,
Processed food
Heavy sauces
Big appetizers
Desserts
What to eat:
Salad, with dressing on the side, best Italian or balsamic dressings
Bowls: with rice, vegetables, chicken, or fish
Lean meat or fish with veggies on the side
Curries: reduce the amount of rice you're eating
Soups: noodle soup, vegetable soup, tortilla soup, tomato soup
Fish tacos without the side of rice and beans
Additional tips and what Id do when I crave a burger or pizza once in a while:
Burgers: don't choose fries or chips as a side. Replace it with a house salad or veggie sticks
Sandwiches: only eat one part of the bread. Leave the top part. It's too much white bread
Pizza: choose the smallest size and a vegetarian variation, and load it with vegetables like artichokes, mushrooms, bell peppers
Enjoy your dinner out or food once and max twice a week.
The best thing is to prepare your food and cook at home.