Restaurant Portion Control
It’s pretty much a consensus that restaurant food portions are out of control. What can you do to avoid eating too much when you are faced with a huge plate filled with tempting food?
lleckey from Women’s Health disagrees with the popular advice of putting half your entree in a to-go box before you start eating. She thinks that this is just a way to call attention to the fact that you have self-control issues. Instead, she recommends slowing down by putting your fork down between bites, pretending that the bread in that bread basket is laced with arsenic, and ordering a veggie instead of fries.
Another great way to resist temptation is to do some research: if the restaurant provides nutritional information on its website, look it up before you leave the house and plan on ordering the figure-friendly items. It is always a good idea to ask for salad dressings and sauces to be served on the side rather than generously poured over your food. Sharing an entree with a friend or with your partner is a great way to make sure you don’t overeat, AND save money.
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